Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
compositum
ID:
675281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1774 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674613

Common Names

  • Composite Buckwheat
  • Composite Eriogonum
  • Compoundflower Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum compositum citrinum S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum compositum pilicaule H.St.John [unknown]
  • Eriogonum johnstonii S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum pilicaule (St.John & Warren) G.N.Jones [unknown]
  • Eriogonum compositum compositum [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum compositum (also called Composite Buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, mat-forming habit. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, rocky habitats, such as chaparral and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum compositum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriogonum compositum var. lancifolium H.St.John
Eriogonum compositum var. leianthum Hook.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum compositum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum compositum is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Eriogonum compositum

Eriogonum compositum is native to California and Nevada.

Eriogonum compositum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum compositum?

Eriogonum compositum

What is the common name of Eriogonum compositum?

Composite buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum compositum?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky, open habitat, such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2795767: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.