Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tumulosum
ID:
676233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barneby) Reveal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 173 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675565

Common Names

  • Tumulous Buckwheat
  • Tumulosum Buckwheat
  • Tumulosum Eriogonum

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Description

Eriogonum tumulosum (also called Tumulus Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral. It is a low-growing plant, with small, white flowers in the summer, and small, gray-green leaves. It grows in a clump, and can reach up to 1 foot in height.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum tumulosum 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 tumulosum is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum tumulosum 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 tumulosum

Eriogonum tumulosum is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Eriogonum tumulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum tumulosum?

Eriogonum tumulosum

What is the common name of Eriogonum tumulosum?

Tumulose Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum tumulosum?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range

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-2796719: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.