Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hirtellum
ID:
675594

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Howell & Bacig.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 9: 174 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674926

Common Names

  • Hirtellum Buckwheat
  • Hirtellum Wild Buckwheat
  • Hirtellum Wildflower

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Description

Eriogonum hirtellum (also called Sticky Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Western United States. It has a woody base and grows in rocky soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum hirtellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum hirtellum is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum hirtellum is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name bristly 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 hirtellum

Eriogonum hirtellum is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral.

Eriogonum hirtellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum hirtellum?

Eriogonum hirtellum

What is the common name of Eriogonum hirtellum?

Hairy Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum hirtellum?

It is native to California, where it grows in dry, rocky areas

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-2796080: Based on the initial data import
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.
Rimo Carlo Felice Bacigalupi (1901-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacig.' in the authors string.