Eriophyllum mohavense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mohavense
ID:
65650
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. : 1117 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064979
Common Names
- Mojave Wooly Sunflower
- Mojave Wooly Daisy
- Mojave Eriophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriophyllum mohavense (also called Mohave woolly sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mojave Desert in California. It has woolly, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyllum mohavense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a natural source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriophyllum mohavense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriophyllum mohavense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in the spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Eriophyllum mohavense
Eriophyllum mohavense is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Eriophyllum mohavense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyllum mohavense?
Eriophyllum mohavense
What is the common name of Eriophyllum mohavense?
Mojave woolly sunflower
Where is Eriophyllum mohavense found?
Eriophyllum mohavense is found in the Mojave Desert of California and Nevada.
Species in the Eriophyllum genus
Eriophyllum latilobum, Eriophyllum wallacei, Eriophyllum lanosum, Eriophyllum congdonii, Eriophyllum mohavense, Eriophyllum nubigenum, Eriophyllum multicaule, Eriophyllum lanatum, Eriophyllum pringlei, Eriophyllum stoechadifolium, Eriophyllum ambiguum, Eriophyllum jepsonii, Eriophyllum confertiflorum, Eriophyllum ambrosiodes,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-21914: Based on the initial data import
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.