Eriastrum tracyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tracyi
ID:
671939
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Mason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 87 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671271
Common Names
- Eriastrum tracyi
- Tracy's Eriastrum
- Tracy Eriastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriastrum tracyi (also called Tracy's 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 tracyi is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriastrum tracyi are blue to violet, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriastrum tracyi 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 tracyi
Eriastrum tracyi can be found in the deserts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Eriastrum tracyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriastrum tracyi?
Eriastrum tracyi
What type of plant is Eriastrum tracyi?
Eriastrum tracyi is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family.
Where is Eriastrum tracyi found?
Eriastrum tracyi is found in the western United States, primarily in California and Nevada.
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-2792515: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Louis Mason (1896-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mason' in the authors string.