Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
675424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 413 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674756

Common Names

  • Tall Buckwheat
  • Tall Wild Buckwheat
  • Tall Eriogonum

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum elatum erianthum Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum elatum limonifolium Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum elatum typicum S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum elatum elatum [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum elatum (also called Tall Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of wild buckwheat native to western North America. It is an upright, mat-forming perennial herb with small, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum elatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriogonum elatum var. villosum Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum elatum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum elatum 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 elatum

Eriogonum elatum is native to California and Nevada.

Eriogonum elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum elatum?

Eriogonum elatum

What are the common names of Eriogonum elatum?

Tall buckwheat, tall wild buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum elatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2795907: 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.