Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
671509

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33(3): 326. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670841



Common Names

  • Hooker's Eremogone
  • Hooker Eremogone
  • Hooker's Sandwort


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria franklinii hookeri (Nutt.) Rydb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria hookeri Nutt. [unknown]
  • Arenaria hookeri desertorum Maguire [unknown]
  • Arenaria hookeri desertorum (Maguire) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Eremogone hookeri desertorum (Maguire) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Eremogone hookeri hookeri [unknown]

Description

Eremogone hookeri (also called Hooker's Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, Central Asia, and the mountains of China. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremogone hookeri var. pinetorum (A.Nelson) Dorn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone hookeri is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone hookeri is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eremogone hookeri

Eremogone hookeri can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Eremogone hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone hookeri?

Eremogone hookeri

What are the common names of Eremogone hookeri?

Hooker's eremogone, Hooker's sandwort

What is the habitat of Eremogone hookeri?

Eremogone hookeri is found on sandy soils in open, dry habitats

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,

References