Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
zapatoense
ID:
676396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moran

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Trans. San Diego Soc. Nat. Hist. 15: 267 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675728



Common Names

  • Zapatoense Buckwheat
  • Zapatoense Wild Buckwheat
  • Zapatoense Eriogonum


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Description

Eriogonum zapatoense (also called Zapato wild buckwheat, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a rosette of linear, grass-like leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers in the summer. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, open areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriogonum zapatoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriogonum zapatoense has small, yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. The seed heads are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriogonum zapatoense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F.

Where to Find Eriogonum zapatoense

Eriogonum zapatoense can be found in the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

Eriogonum zapatoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriogonum zapatoense?

Eriogonum zapatoense

What is the common name of Eriogonum zapatoense?

Zapata Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Eriogonum zapatoense?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open, sunny 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,

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