Eriocoma nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn.) Romasch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 100 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032236
Common Names
- Eriocoma nelsonii
- Nelson's Dropseed
- Nelson's Sandgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocoma nelsonii (also called Nelson's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a small perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of seasonal flooding.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocoma nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections. It is also used for making jams, jellies and other food products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriocoma nelsonii sub. nelsoniiEriocoma nelsonii sub. dorei (Barkworth & J.R.Maze) Romasch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocoma nelsonii is a yellow color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocoma nelsonii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eriocoma nelsonii
Eriocoma nelsonii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Eriocoma nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocoma nelsonii?
Eriocoma nelsonii
What are the common names of Eriocoma nelsonii?
Nelson needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Eriocoma nelsonii?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Eriocoma genus
Eriocoma lehmannii, Eriocoma hymenoides, Eriocoma webberi, Eriocoma thurberiana, Eriocoma hendersonii, Eriocoma robusta, Eriocoma curvifolia, Eriocoma coronata, Eriocoma contracta, Eriocoma scribneri, Eriocoma swallenii, Eriocoma bracteata, Eriocoma lemmonii, Eriocoma wallowaensis, Eriocoma bloomeri, Eriocoma lobata, Eriocoma occidentalis, Eriocoma nevadensis, Eriocoma parishii, Eriocoma perplexa, Eriocoma nelsonii, Eriocoma pinetorum, Eriocoma latiglumis, Eriocoma lettermanii, Eriocoma richardsonii, Eriocoma arnowiae, Eriocoma arida, Eriocoma alta, Eriocoma valdesii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77199079-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].