Status:
valid
Authors:
Rabeler & R.L.Hartm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Madroño 54: 329 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509164
Common Names
- Eremogone cliftonii
- Cliftonii Eremogone
- Cliftonii Violet
Description
Eremogone cliftonii (also called Clifton's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with narrow, toothed leaves and white flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eremogone cliftonii has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Eremogone cliftonii has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremogone cliftonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Eremogone cliftonii
Eremogone cliftonii is native to North America and can be found in temperate regions.
Eremogone cliftonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremogone cliftonii?
Eremogone cliftonii
What is the family of Eremogone cliftonii?
Caryophyllaceae
What is the common name of Eremogone cliftonii?
Clifton's Eremogone
Species in the Eremogone genus
Eremogone cliftonii,
Eremogone aberrans,
Eremogone acerosa,
Eremogone acicularis,
Eremogone aculeata,
Eremogone acutisepala,
Eremogone androsacea,
Eremogone angustisepala,
Eremogone armeniaca,
Eremogone asiatica,
Eremogone biebersteinii,
Eremogone blepharophylla,
Eremogone brachypetala,
Eremogone calcicola,
Eremogone capillaris,
Eremogone caricifolia,
Eremogone cephalotes,
Eremogone congesta,
Eremogone cucubaloides,
Eremogone davisii,
Eremogone dianthoides,
Eremogone drypidea,
Eremogone eastwoodiae,
Eremogone fendleri,
Eremogone ferganica,
Eremogone ferrisiae,
Eremogone franklinii,
Eremogone glaucescens,
Eremogone globuliflora,
Eremogone graminea,
Eremogone griffithii,
Eremogone gypsophiloides,
Eremogone holostea,
Eremogone hookeri,
Eremogone insignis,
Eremogone isaurica,
Eremogone jakutorum,
Eremogone juncea,
Eremogone kingii,
Eremogone koelzii,
Eremogone ladyginae,
Eremogone ledebouriana,
Eremogone litwinowii,
Eremogone longifolia,
Eremogone lychnidea,
Eremogone macradenia,
Eremogone macrantha,
Eremogone meyeri,
Eremogone mongholica,
Eremogone multiflora,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,