Status:
valid
Authors:
Thurb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. California 2: 283 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869184
Common Names
- Eriocoma webberi
- Webber's Eriocoma
- Webber's Cupgrass
Description
Eriocoma webberi (also called Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It has a fibrous root system and grows in sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its long, slender, and spiny inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocoma webberi is used as an ornamental grass for landscaping. It is also used to control soil erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocoma webberi is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma webberi is a perennial grass that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soils.
Where to Find Eriocoma webberi
Eriocoma webberi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eriocoma webberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma webberi?
Eriocoma webberi
What type of plant is Eriocoma webberi?
Grass
What is the common name of Eriocoma webberi?
Webberi Plains Grass
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,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94513-2: 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].