Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
676044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durand & Hilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Williamson & Abbot, Bot. 5(1; 3): 14 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675376



Common Names

  • Rose Buckwheat
  • Roseum Buckwheat
  • Roseum Eriogonum


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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum elongatum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum verticillatum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum vimineum virgatum S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum virgatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Eriogonum virgatum roseum (Durand) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Eriogonum virgatum rubidum Jeps. ex H.L.Bauer [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum roseum (also called Rose 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 roseum is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It also has medicinal properties and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum roseum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum roseum is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriogonum roseum

Eriogonum roseum can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Eriogonum roseum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum roseum?

Eriogonum roseum

What is the common name of Eriogonum roseum?

Rosy Buckwheat

What type of plant is Eriogonum roseum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2796537: 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.