Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
675954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 735 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675286

Common Names

  • Pauciflorum Buckwheat
  • Pauciflorum Eriogonum
  • Fewflower Buckwheat

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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum depauperatum Small [unknown]
  • Eriogonum dioicum Raf. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum gnaphalodes Benth. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum multiceps Nees [unknown]
  • Eriogonum parviflorum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum pauciflorum gnaphalodes (Benth. ex Hook) Reveal [unknown]
  • Eriogonum pauciflorum pauciflorum [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum pauciflorum (also called Mojave Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mojave Desert of California, Nevada, and Arizona. It grows in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum pauciflorum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum pauciflorum 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 pauciflorum is a perennial plant native to the Mojave Desert. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriogonum pauciflorum

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

Eriogonum pauciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum pauciflorum?

Eriogonum pauciflorum

What is the common name of Eriogonum pauciflorum?

Few-flowered Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum pauciflorum?

It is native to the western United States, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

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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