Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
675904

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 50 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675236

Common Names

  • Ovalleaf Buckwheat
  • Ovalleaf Eriogonum
  • Ovalleaf Wild Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum nuttallii Gambel ex Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium cerastoides Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium cyclophyllum Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium deltoideum Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium multiscapum Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium nevadense Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium purpureum (Nutt.) S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium utahense Gand. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum polyceps Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eriogonum purpureum Nutt. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum tenellum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eucycla ovalifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eucycla purpurea Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium ovalifolium [unknown]
  • Eriogonum ovalifolium ovalifolium [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum ovalifolium (also called oval-leaved 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 ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium var. eximium (Tidestr.) J.T.Howell
Eriogonum ovalifolium var. nivale (Canby ex Coville) M.E.Jones
Eriogonum ovalifolium var. ochroleucum (Small ex Rydb.) M.Peck
Eriogonum ovalifolium var. purpureum (Nutt.) Durand
Eriogonum ovalifolium var. vineum (Small) A.Nelson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum ovalifolium 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 ovalifolium is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Eriogonum ovalifolium

Eriogonum ovalifolium can be found in dry, rocky slopes in the western United States.

Eriogonum ovalifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum ovalifolium?

Eriogonum ovalifolium

What is the common name of Eriogonum ovalifolium?

Oval-leaved Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum ovalifolium?

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,

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