Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fellowsii
ID:
415637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) M.S.Novos.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 79(12): 73 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414969



Common Names

  • Fellowsii Eriophorum
  • Eriophorum fellowsii
  • Fellowsii Cotton-Grass


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Description

Eriophorum fellowsii (also called Fellows' cotton grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and other moist areas. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower head with white, fluffy stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum fellowsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriophorum fellowsii are small, white and star-shaped, with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum fellowsii is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Eriophorum fellowsii

Eriophorum fellowsii can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Eriophorum fellowsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum fellowsii?

Eriophorum fellowsii

What is the common name of Eriophorum fellowsii?

Fellows' cottongrass

What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum fellowsii?

Bogs 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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
M.S. Novoselova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Novos.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982825-1: 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].