Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 295 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674676
Common Names
- Davidson's Buckwheat
- Davidson's Wild Buckwheat
- Davidson's Eriogonum
Synonyms
- Eriogonum baileyi davidsonii M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum juncinellum Gand. [unknown]
- Eriogonum molestum davidsonii (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
- Eriogonum vimineum davidsonii S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum vimineum glabrum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum vimineum juncinellum S.Stokes [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum davidsonii (also called Davidson's 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 davidsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum davidsonii is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum davidsonii 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 davidsonii
Eriogonum davidsonii is native to California and Nevada.
Eriogonum davidsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum davidsonii?
Eriogonum davidsonii
What are the common names of Eriogonum davidsonii?
Davidson's buckwheat, Davidson's wild buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum davidsonii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub of the western United States.
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,