Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 261 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675409
Common Names
- Scalar Buckwheat
- Scalar Wild Buckwheat
- Scalar Eriogonum
Synonyms
- Eriogonum irretitum Brandegee [unknown]
Description
Eriogonum scalare (also called Slender-stemmed wild buckwheat, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and sagebrush. It has small, white flowers and slender-stemmed, glandular leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum scalare is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriogonum scalare 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 scalare 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 scalare
Eriogonum scalare can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.
Eriogonum scalare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum scalare?
Eriogonum scalare
What is the common name of Eriogonum scalare?
Scaly Buckwheat
What type of plant is Eriogonum scalare?
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,