Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
676050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 21 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675382



Common Names

  • Roundleaf Buckwheat
  • Round-Leaved Buckwheat
  • Round-Leaf Buckwheat


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Synonyms

  • Eriogonum cernuum glaucescens S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum cernuum rotundifolium S.Stokes [unknown]
  • Eriogonum rotundifolium angustius Goodman [unknown]

Description

Eriogonum rotundifolium (also called round-leaved buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, growing in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Colorado Plateau. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces clusters of yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium

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

Eriogonum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum rotundifolium?

Eriogonum rotundifolium

What is the common name of Eriogonum rotundifolium?

Round-leaf Buckwheat

What type of plant is Eriogonum rotundifolium?

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