Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
675725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 164 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675057

Common Names

  • Long-leaved Buckwheat
  • Long-leaved Wild Buckwheat
  • Longleaf Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum coriaceum J.M.Coult. & Fisher [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium caput-felis Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium diffusum S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium lindheimeri Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium longidens Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium plantagineum Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eriogonum texanum Scheele [unknown]
  • Eriogonum texanum J.M.Coult. & Fisher [unknown]
  • Eriogonum vespinum Shinners [unknown]
  • Eriogonum longifolium longifolium [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum longifolium (also called Longleaf Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum longifolium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium Gand.
Eriogonum longifolium var. harperi (Goodman) Reveal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum longifolium is a small, white to pinkish-white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, shiny, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves and a slender, erect stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum longifolium is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds can also be used, but they require stratification.

Where to Find Eriogonum longifolium

Eriogonum longifolium 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 longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum longifolium?

Eriogonum longifolium

What is the common name of Eriogonum longifolium?

Long-leaved Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum longifolium?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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