Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 4: 15. 1848 [Mar-Apr 1848] ; J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, ser. 2., 1: 163. Aug. 1848.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674520
Common Names
- Short-stemmed Buckwheat
- Short Buckwheat
- Short-stemmed Eriogonum
Synonyms
- Eriogonum brevicaule aureum Benth. [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule campanulatum (Nutt.) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule grangerense (M.E.Jones) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule leptothecum (S.Stokes) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule leptothecum (S.Stokes) Reveal [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule pumilum S.Stokes ex M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule typicum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule wasatchense (M.E.Jones) Reveal [unknown]
- Eriogonum campanulatum Nutt. [unknown]
- Eriogonum campanulatum brevicaule (Nutt.) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum campanulatum grangerense S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum campanulatum leptothecum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum fremonti Torr. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Eriogonum grangerense M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum nudicaule garrettii S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum nudicaule parleyense S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum nudicaule pumilum (S.Stokes ex M.E.Jones) S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum sabulosum M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum wasatchense M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum brevicaule brevicaule [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum brevicaule (also called Short-Stemmed Buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.2 m. It is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and Nevada. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert, chaparral, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum brevicaule is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriogonum brevicaule var. bannockense (S.Stokes) Reveal
Eriogonum brevicaule var. canum (S.Stokes) Dorn
Eriogonum brevicaule var. cottamii (S.Stokes) Reveal
Eriogonum brevicaule var. laxifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) Reveal
Eriogonum brevicaule var. micranthum (Nutt.) Reveal
Eriogonum brevicaule var. nanum (Reveal) S.L.Welsh
Eriogonum brevicaule var. mitophyllum (Reveal) S.L.Welsh
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum brevicaule is a small yellow or white star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum brevicaule is a perennial shrub native to California. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in autumn or spring, or take cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Eriogonum brevicaule
Eriogonum brevicaule can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Eriogonum brevicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum brevicaule?
Eriogonum brevicaule
What is the family of Eriogonum brevicaule?
Polygonaceae
What is the common name of Eriogonum brevicaule?
Short-stemmed 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,