Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ochrocephalum
ID:
675881

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. California 2: 480 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675213

Common Names

  • Ochrocephalum Buckwheat
  • Ochrocephalum's Buckwheat
  • Ochrocephalum Wild Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum nevadense Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ochrocephalum angustum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ochrocephalum ochrocephalum [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ochrocephalum ochrocephalum [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum ochrocephalum (also called yellow-headed 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 ochrocephalum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control. It has attractive foliage and flowers and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriogonum ochrocephalum var. calcareum (S.Stokes) M.Peck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum ochrocephalum has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum ochrocephalum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade.

Where to Find Eriogonum ochrocephalum

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

Eriogonum ochrocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum ochrocephalum?

Eriogonum ochrocephalum

What is the common name of Eriogonum ochrocephalum?

Yellow-headed Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum ochrocephalum?

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-2796370: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.