Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
plumatella
ID:
675975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durand & Hilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia , ser. 2, 3: 45 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675307



Common Names

  • Plumatella Buckwheat
  • Plumatella Eriogonum
  • Plumatella Wild Buckwheat


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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum nodosum jaegeri Munz & I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum palmeri S.Watson [unknown]
  • Eriogonum plumatella jaegeri S.Stokes ex Munz [unknown]
  • Eriogonum plumatella plumatella [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum plumatella (also called Plumatella Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to California and Baja California. It grows in dry, rocky soils in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum plumatella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum plumatella has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white, fuzzy appearance.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum plumatella is a perennial plant native to the Mojave Desert. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriogonum plumatella

Eriogonum plumatella can be found in dry, rocky slopes in the western United States.

Eriogonum plumatella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum plumatella?

Eriogonum plumatella

What is the common name of Eriogonum plumatella?

Plumatella Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum plumatella?

It is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

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-2796466: Based on the initial data import
Elias Durand (1794-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Durand' in the authors string.
Theodore Charles Hilgard (1828-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilg.' in the authors string.