Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
415554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Honck.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Verz. Gew. Teutschl. 1: 153 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414886



Common Names

  • Angustifolium Cottongrass
  • Angustifolium Cotton-grass
  • Angustifolium Cottonsedge


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Synonyms

  • Eriophorum angustifolium subarcticum (Vassil) Hultén [unknown]
  • Eriophorum angustifolium angustifolium [unknown]

Description

Eriophorum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Cotton-grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Alps. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has white, yellow, or pink flowers. It grows in alpine climates and is found in open forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum angustifolium is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is often used as a ground cover. It is also known to be a natural repellent for certain pests.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriophorum angustifolium sub. angustifolium
Eriophorum angustifolium sub. komarovii (V.N.Vassil.) Vorosch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriophorum angustifolium is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum angustifolium is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eriophorum angustifolium

Eriophorum angustifolium is native to the Northern Hemisphere and can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Eriophorum angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum angustifolium?

Eriophorum angustifolium

What is the family of Eriophorum angustifolium?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Eriophorum angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved cotton-grass

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Gerhard August Honckeny (1724-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307335-1: 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].