Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
encelioides
ID:
675440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reveal & C.A.Hanson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Madroño 19: 55 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674772



Common Names

  • Dune Buckwheat
  • Dune Wild Buckwheat
  • Dune Eriogonum


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Description

Eriogonum encelioides (also called Sunflower Buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.2 m. It is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and Nevada. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert, chaparral, and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum encelioides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriogonum encelioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow, hairy leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum encelioides is a perennial shrub native to California. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in autumn or spring, or take cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Eriogonum encelioides

Eriogonum encelioides is native to California and Nevada.

Eriogonum encelioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum encelioides?

Eriogonum encelioides

What are the common names of Eriogonum encelioides?

Encelioides buckwheat, encelioides wild buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum encelioides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2795924: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Craig Alfred Hanson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Hanson' in the authors string.