Status:
valid
Authors:
Hieron.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
(1894). Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132888
Common Names
- Lehmann's Eriocoma
- Lehmann's Needlegrass
- Lehmann's Wheatgrass
Description
Eriocoma lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Eriocoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States, typically found in dry, rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocoma lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eriocoma lehmannii flower is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with white centers. Its seeds are small, black, and spiny. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma lehmannii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Eriocoma lehmannii
Eriocoma lehmannii is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Eriocoma lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma lehmannii?
Eriocoma lehmannii
What is the common name of Eriocoma lehmannii?
Eriocoma lehmannii
Where is Eriocoma lehmannii found?
Eriocoma lehmannii is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Eriocoma genus
Eriocoma lehmannii,
Eriocoma hymenoides,
Eriocoma webberi,
Eriocoma thurberiana,
Eriocoma hendersonii,
Eriocoma robusta,
Eriocoma curvifolia,
Eriocoma coronata,
Eriocoma contracta,
Eriocoma scribneri,
Eriocoma swallenii,
Eriocoma bracteata,
Eriocoma lemmonii,
Eriocoma wallowaensis,
Eriocoma bloomeri,
Eriocoma lobata,
Eriocoma occidentalis,
Eriocoma nevadensis,
Eriocoma parishii,
Eriocoma perplexa,
Eriocoma nelsonii,
Eriocoma pinetorum,
Eriocoma latiglumis,
Eriocoma lettermanii,
Eriocoma richardsonii,
Eriocoma arnowiae,
Eriocoma arida,
Eriocoma alta,
Eriocoma valdesii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,