Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
helichrysoides
ID:
675576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gand.) Prain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. , Suppl. 4: 82 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674908

Common Names

  • Helichrysoides Buckwheat
  • Helichrysoides Wild Buckwheat
  • Helichrysoides Wildflower

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Description

Eriogonum helichrysoides (also called Golden Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. It has a woody base and grows in sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum helichrysoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum helichrysoides 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 helichrysoides is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name golden wild buckwheat. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to New Mexico, where it grows in many types of habitats. It is a perennial herb producing a branching, hairy stem up to about 60 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are variable in shape, sometimes divided into several lobes, and the inflorescence is a cluster of small flowers. The fruit is a small achene.

Where to Find Eriogonum helichrysoides

Eriogonum helichrysoides is native to California and can be found in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Eriogonum helichrysoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum helichrysoides?

Eriogonum helichrysoides

What type of plant is Eriogonum helichrysoides?

Eriogonum helichrysoides is a flowering shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum helichrysoides?

Eriogonum helichrysoides is native 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2796060: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.