Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brachyantherum
ID:
415592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Reise Sibir. 1(2; 3): 98 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414924



Common Names

  • Brachyantherum Cottongrass
  • Brachyantherum Cotton-grass
  • Brachyantherum Cottonsedge


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Synonyms

  • Eriophorum brachyantherum brachyantherum [unknown]
  • Eriophorum vaginatum opacum Björnstr. [unknown]

Description

Eriophorum brachyantherum (also called Short-anthered Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white, feathery flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum brachyantherum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriophorum brachyantherum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum brachyantherum is a perennial herb that grows in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. It can be propagated by division or from seed. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Eriophorum brachyantherum

Eriophorum brachyantherum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Eriophorum brachyantherum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum brachyantherum?

Eriophorum brachyantherum

What is the common name of Eriophorum brachyantherum?

Short-anthered Cottongrass

What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum brachyantherum?

Bogs, fens, and wet meadows

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

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307342-1: 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].