Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
deflexum
ID:
675349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Rep. Colorado R. 4: 24 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674681



Common Names

  • Deflexed Buckwheat
  • Deflexed Wild Buckwheat
  • Deflexed Eriogonum


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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum clutei Rydb. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum insigne M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum insigne S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum rectum Reveal [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum stenopetala H.Gross [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum turbinatum (Small) Reveal [unknown]
  • Eriogonum insigne S.Watson [unknown]
  • Eriogonum turbinatum Small [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum deflexum [unknown]
  • Eriogonum deflexum deflexum [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum deflexum (also called Deflexed Buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, mat-forming habit. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in dry, rocky habitats, such as chaparral and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum deflexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriogonum deflexum var. baratum (Elmer) Reveal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum deflexum is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum deflexum is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Eriogonum deflexum

Eriogonum deflexum is native to California and Nevada.

Eriogonum deflexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum deflexum?

Eriogonum deflexum

What are the common names of Eriogonum deflexum?

Flat-topped buckwheat, desert buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum deflexum?

It is found in dry, sandy areas in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Species in the Eriogonum genus

Eriogonum callistum, Eriogonum abertianum, Eriogonum acaule, Eriogonum alatum, Eriogonum aliquantum, Eriogonum allenii, Eriogonum alpinum, Eriogonum ammophilum, Eriogonum ampullaceum, Eriogonum androsaceum, Eriogonum anemophilum, Eriogonum angelense, Eriogonum angulosum, Eriogonum annuum, Eriogonum apiculatum, Eriogonum apricum, Eriogonum arborescens, Eriogonum arcuatum, Eriogonum aretioides, Eriogonum argillosum, Eriogonum argophyllum, Eriogonum arizonicum, Eriogonum artificis, Eriogonum atrorubens, Eriogonum austrinum, Eriogonum baileyi, Eriogonum batemanii, Eriogonum bicolor, Eriogonum bifurcatum, Eriogonum brachyanthum, Eriogonum brachypodum, Eriogonum brandegeei, Eriogonum breedlovei, Eriogonum brevicaule, Eriogonum butterworthianum, Eriogonum caespitosum, Eriogonum capillare, Eriogonum cernuum, Eriogonum chrysops, Eriogonum ciliatum, Eriogonum cinereum, Eriogonum cithariforme, Eriogonum clavatum, Eriogonum clavellatum, Eriogonum clivosum, Eriogonum codium, Eriogonum collinum, Eriogonum coloradense, Eriogonum compositum, Eriogonum concinnum,

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,

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