Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 319 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674471
Common Names
- Eriogonum arcuatum
- Arched Eriogonum
- Arched Wild Buckwheat
Synonyms
- Eriogonum bakeri Greene [unknown]
- Eriogonum crassifolium tectum A.Nelson [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum tectum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum jamesii arcuatum (Greene) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum jamesii bakeri (Greene) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum jamesii flavescens S.Watson [unknown]
- Eriogonum jamesii flavescens (S.Watson) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum vegetius A.Nelson [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum vegetius Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
- Eriogonum arcuatum arcuatum [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum arcuatum (also called Arcuate wild buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a rosette of linear, grass-like leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers in the summer. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, open areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum arcuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fire-resistant shrub in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriogonum arcuatum var. rupicola (Reveal) Reveal
Eriogonum arcuatum var. xanthum (Small) Reveal
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriogonum arcuatum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum arcuatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Eriogonum arcuatum
Eriogonum arcuatum can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Eriogonum arcuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum arcuatum?
Eriogonum arcuatum
What is the family of Eriogonum arcuatum?
Polygonaceae
What is the common name of Eriogonum arcuatum?
Arcuate Buckwheat
Species in the Eriogonum genus
Eriogonum callistum,
Eriogonum abertianum,
Eriogonum acaule,
Eriogonum alatum,
Eriogonum aliquantum,
Eriogonum allenii,
Eriogonum alpinum,
Eriogonum ammophilum,
Eriogonum ampullaceum,
Eriogonum androsaceum,
Eriogonum anemophilum,
Eriogonum angelense,
Eriogonum angulosum,
Eriogonum annuum,
Eriogonum apiculatum,
Eriogonum apricum,
Eriogonum arborescens,
Eriogonum arcuatum,
Eriogonum aretioides,
Eriogonum argillosum,
Eriogonum argophyllum,
Eriogonum arizonicum,
Eriogonum artificis,
Eriogonum atrorubens,
Eriogonum austrinum,
Eriogonum baileyi,
Eriogonum batemanii,
Eriogonum bicolor,
Eriogonum bifurcatum,
Eriogonum brachyanthum,
Eriogonum brachypodum,
Eriogonum brandegeei,
Eriogonum breedlovei,
Eriogonum brevicaule,
Eriogonum butterworthianum,
Eriogonum caespitosum,
Eriogonum capillare,
Eriogonum cernuum,
Eriogonum chrysops,
Eriogonum ciliatum,
Eriogonum cinereum,
Eriogonum cithariforme,
Eriogonum clavatum,
Eriogonum clavellatum,
Eriogonum clivosum,
Eriogonum codium,
Eriogonum collinum,
Eriogonum coloradense,
Eriogonum compositum,
Eriogonum concinnum,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,