Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
harwoodii
ID:
509847

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.T.Craig) D.Gowen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Madroño 55: 86 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509179



Common Names

  • Eriastrum harwoodii
  • Harwoodii Eriastrum
  • Harwoodii Violet


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Synonyms

  • Eriastrum diffusum harwoodii (T.T.Craig) H.Mason [unknown]
  • Eriastrum sparsiflorum harwoodii (T.T.Craig) H.K.Harrison [unknown]
  • Gilia filifolia harwoodii T.T.Craig [unknown]
  • Hugelia diffusa harwoodii (T.T.Craig) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Eriastrum harwoodii (also called Harwood's Eriastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in dry, sandy soils in deserts and other arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriastrum harwoodii 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

The flower of Eriastrum harwoodii is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriastrum harwoodii 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 Eriastrum harwoodii

Eriastrum harwoodii can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Eriastrum harwoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriastrum harwoodii?

Eriastrum harwoodii

What type of plant is Eriastrum harwoodii?

Annual forb

What is the natural habitat of Eriastrum harwoodii?

Deserts and dry areas

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-2607076: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Theodore Craig (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Craig' in the authors string.
David Gowen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gowen' in the authors string.