Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
eurekensis
ID:
639829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reveal & J.T.Howell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 246 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639161



Common Names

  • Dedeckera eurekensis
  • Eurekensis Dedeckera
  • Dedeckera


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Description

Dedeckera eurekensis (also called Eureka Dedeckera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial succulent native to the Mojave Desert in the United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in scrubland, grassland, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dedeckera eurekensis is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dedeckera eurekensis are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dedeckera eurekensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Dedeckera eurekensis

Dedeckera eurekensis can be found in the Mojave Desert of California.

Dedeckera eurekensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dedeckera eurekensis?

Dedeckera eurekensis

What is the common name of Dedeckera eurekensis?

Eurekensis

What is the natural habitat of Dedeckera eurekensis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Dedeckera genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758798: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.