Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
415610

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 1: 204 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414942



Common Names

  • Eriophorum chamissonis
  • Chamisso's Cotton-grass
  • Chamisso's Cottongrass


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Synonyms

  • Eriophorum russeolum Fr. ex Hartm. [unknown]
  • Eriophorum chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]
  • Eriophorum chamissonis chamissonis [unknown]

Description

Eriophorum chamissonis (also called Chamisso's Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes, and grows to a height of up to 40 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum chamissonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Eriophorum chamissonis flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum chamissonis 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 chamissonis

Eriophorum chamissonis is native to temperate regions of the world, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Eriophorum chamissonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum chamissonis?

Eriophorum chamissonis

What is the family of Eriophorum chamissonis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Eriophorum chamissonis?

Chamisso's 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

Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307348-1: 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].