Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 408 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674811
Common Names
- Yellow Buckwheat
- Yellow Wild Buckwheat
- Yellow Eriogonum
Synonyms
- Eriogonum aureum Nutt. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Eriogonum crassifolium Benth. [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum Nutt. [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum caudiciferum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum crassifolium (Benth.) Benth. [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum crassifolium S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum foliatum Gand. [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum incisum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum linguifolium Gand. [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum muticum S.Stokes [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum polyphyllum (Small) M.E.Jones [unknown]
- Eriogonum lateriflorum Raf. [unknown]
- Eriogonum polyphyllum Small ex Rydb. [unknown]
- Eriogonum sericeum Pursh [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum flavum [unknown]
- Eriogonum flavum flavum [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum flavum (also called Yellow Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, and typically grows in sandy, dry soils.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriogonum flavum var. piperi M.E.Jones
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum flavum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow, hairy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum flavum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to California. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires little water and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Eriogonum flavum
Eriogonum flavum is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Eriogonum flavum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum flavum?
Eriogonum flavum
What type of plant is Eriogonum flavum?
Eriogonum flavum is a flowering shrub
What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum flavum?
Eriogonum flavum is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California
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,