Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 15 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675706
Common Names
- Wright's Buckwheat
- Wright Wild Buckwheat
- Wright's Eriogonum
Description
Eriogonum wrightii (also called Wright's wild buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriogonum wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriogonum wrightii var. dentatum (S.Stokes) Reveal
Eriogonum wrightii var. membranaceum S.Stokes ex Jeps.
Eriogonum wrightii var. nodosum (Small) Reveal
Eriogonum wrightii var. olanchense (J.T.Howell) Reveal in Munz
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum S.Watson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriogonum wrightii has small, white flowers that bloom in late summer. The seed heads are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriogonum wrightii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F.
Where to Find Eriogonum wrightii
Eriogonum wrightii can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.
Eriogonum wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriogonum wrightii?
Eriogonum wrightii
What is the common name of Eriogonum wrightii?
Wright's Buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum wrightii?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny 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,