Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
1552312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) Romasch.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 104 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032241

Common Names

  • Eriocoma pinetorum
  • Pine Dropseed
  • Pine Sandgrass

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Description

Eriocoma pinetorum (also called Pinetorum Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a small perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocoma pinetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocoma pinetorum is a yellow color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocoma pinetorum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eriocoma pinetorum

Eriocoma pinetorum is native to the western United States and can be found in areas of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Eriocoma pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocoma pinetorum?

Eriocoma pinetorum

What are the common names of Eriocoma pinetorum?

Pinetorum needlegrass

What is the natural habitat of Eriocoma pinetorum?

Southwestern United States

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,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77199088-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].