Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pluriflorum
ID:
671928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Heller) H.Mason

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 75 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671260



Common Names

  • Eriastrum pluriflorum
  • Many-Flowered Eriastrum
  • Many Flowered Eriastrum


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Description

Eriastrum pluriflorum (also called Many-flowered 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 pluriflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for windbreaks and as a screening plant. The plant has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriastrum pluriflorum sub. sherman-hoytae (T.T.Craig) H.Mason
Eriastrum pluriflorum sub. albifaux S.J.De Groot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriastrum pluriflorum 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 pluriflorum 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 pluriflorum

Eriastrum pluriflorum can be found in the deserts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Eriastrum pluriflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriastrum pluriflorum?

Eriastrum pluriflorum

What type of plant is Eriastrum pluriflorum?

Eriastrum pluriflorum is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Eriastrum pluriflorum?

Eriastrum pluriflorum 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-2792505: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Herbert Louis Mason (1896-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mason' in the authors string.