Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 42(2, Comp. Rend.): 187. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675395
Common Names
- Saltbush Buckwheat
- Saltbush Wild Buckwheat
- Saltbush Eriogonum
Synonyms
- Eriogonum demissum S.Stokes in DC. [unknown]
- Eriogonum demissum romanum S.Stokes [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum salicornioides (also called Willowleaf 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 salicornioides is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It also has medicinal properties and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum salicornioides is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum salicornioides is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division or cuttings. Division can be done in early spring or fall, while cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.
Where to Find Eriogonum salicornioides
Eriogonum salicornioides can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Eriogonum salicornioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum salicornioides?
Eriogonum salicornioides
What is the common name of Eriogonum salicornioides?
Saltbush Buckwheat
What type of plant is Eriogonum salicornioides?
Herbaceous perennial
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,