Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nervulosum
ID:
675824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Stokes) Reveal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 40: 467 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675156

Common Names

  • Nervulosum Buckwheat
  • Nervulosum's Buckwheat
  • Nervulosum Wild Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum ursinum nervulosum S.Stokes [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum nervulosum (also called Nevada buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Colorado Plateau. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum nervulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum nervulosum has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white, fuzzy appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum nervulosum is a perennial plant that is native to California and Nevada. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water it deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Eriogonum nervulosum

Eriogonum nervulosum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Eriogonum nervulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum nervulosum?

Eriogonum nervulosum

What is the common name of Eriogonum nervulosum?

Nervy Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum nervulosum?

Dry, rocky slopes in 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-2796312: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Susan Gabriella Stokes (1868-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Stokes' in the authors string.