Eriastrum signatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
signatum
ID:
509848
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Gowen
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Madroño 55: 82 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509180
Common Names
- Eriastrum signatum
- Signatum Eriastrum
- Signatum Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriastrum signatum (also called Signate Eriastrum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 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 signatum 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 signatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriastrum signatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Eriastrum signatum
Eriastrum signatum can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Eriastrum signatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriastrum signatum?
Eriastrum signatum
What type of plant is Eriastrum signatum?
Annual forb
What is the natural habitat of Eriastrum signatum?
Deserts and dry areas
Species in the Eriastrum genus
Eriastrum harwoodii, Eriastrum signatum, Eriastrum abramsii, Eriastrum densifolium, Eriastrum diffusum, Eriastrum eremicum, Eriastrum filifolium, Eriastrum hooveri, Eriastrum luteum, Eriastrum pluriflorum, Eriastrum sapphirinum, Eriastrum sparsiflorum, Eriastrum tracyi, Eriastrum virgatum, Eriastrum wilcoxii, Eriastrum ertterae, Eriastrum rosamondense, Eriastrum calocyanum,
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-2607077: Based on the initial data import
David Gowen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Gowen' in the authors string.