Eriodictyon altissimum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimum
ID:
675029
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.V.Wells
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Madroño 16: 184 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674361
Common Names
- Eriodictyon altissimum
- Tall Eriodictyon
- Tall Yerba Santa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriodictyon altissimum (also called Tall yerba santa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It has a woody stem and small, dark green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriodictyon altissimum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriodictyon altissimum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriodictyon altissimum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade.
Where to Find Eriodictyon altissimum
Eriodictyon altissimum can be found in the western United States.
Eriodictyon altissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriodictyon altissimum?
Eriodictyon altissimum
What is the common name of Eriodictyon altissimum?
High Yerba Santa
What is the natural habitat of Eriodictyon altissimum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States
Species in the Eriodictyon genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2795505: Based on the initial data import
Philipp Vincent Wells (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Wells' in the authors string.