Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pylaieanum
ID:
415770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raymond

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 45: 523 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415102



Common Names

  • Pylaieanum Cotton-grass
  • Pylaieanum Cottongrass
  • Pylaieanum Tussock Cottongrass


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Description

Eriophorum pylaieanum (also called Pylaie's Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic, subarctic, and temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs, and can reach up to 0.6 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum pylaieanum is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil improver, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriophorum pylaieanum is a white, fluffy, cotton-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum pylaieanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, whilst smaller clumps can be divided by pulling them apart with your hands.

Where to Find Eriophorum pylaieanum

Eriophorum pylaieanum is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Eriophorum pylaieanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum pylaieanum?

Eriophorum pylaieanum

What type of plant is Eriophorum pylaieanum?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the growth habit of Eriophorum pylaieanum?

Tufted

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

Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288208-2: 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].