Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
eremicum
ID:
671923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeps.) H.Mason

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 78 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671255



Common Names

  • Eriastrum eremicum
  • Eremic Eriastrum
  • Eremic's Eriastrum


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Description

Eriastrum eremicum (also called Desert Woollystar, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to California and is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grasslands, and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Eriastrum eremicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriastrum eremicum sub. yageri (M.E.Jones) H.Mason
Eriastrum eremicum sub. markianum S.J.De Groot
Eriastrum eremicum sub. zionis (T.T.Craig) S.J.De Groot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriastrum eremicum are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriastrum eremicum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriastrum eremicum

Eriastrum eremicum can be found in the Mojave Desert in California and Nevada.

Eriastrum eremicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriastrum eremicum?

Eriastrum eremicum

What type of plant is Eriastrum eremicum?

Eriastrum eremicum is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Eriastrum eremicum?

Eriastrum eremicum is found in dry, open areas in California

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792500: Based on the initial data import
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
Herbert Louis Mason (1896-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mason' in the authors string.