Eriocaulon acutibracteatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutibracteatum
ID:
409381
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.L.Ma
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 292 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408713
Common Names
- Eriocaulon Acutibracteatum
- Acutibracteatum Eriocaulon
- Acutibracteatum
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Eriocaulon acutibracteatum (also called Acutibracteatum Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to tropical regions of the world, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum is a small shrub with small white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, slender leaves.
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Eriocaulon acutibracteatum is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Eriocaulon acutibracteatum
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum can be found in India.
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon acutibracteatum?
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum
What is the family of Eriocaulon acutibracteatum?
Eriocaulaceae
Where is Eriocaulon acutibracteatum found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Eriocaulon genus
Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum, Eriocaulon altogibbosum, Eriocaulon angustibracteum, Eriocaulon angustifolium, Eriocaulon annamense, Eriocaulon ansarii, Eriocaulon apiculatum, Eriocaulon aquaticum, Eriocaulon aquatile, Eriocaulon arechavaletae, Eriocaulon arenicola, Eriocaulon arupense, Eriocaulon asteroides, Eriocaulon athertonense, Eriocaulon atratum, Eriocaulon atrum, Eriocaulon australasicum, Eriocaulon australe, Eriocaulon balakrishnanii, Eriocaulon bamendae, Eriocaulon barba-caprae, Eriocaulon bassacense, Eriocaulon batholithicola, Eriocaulon beauverdii, Eriocaulon benthamii, Eriocaulon bhutanicum, Eriocaulon bicolor, Eriocaulon bilobatum, Eriocaulon bolei, Eriocaulon bongense, Eriocaulon boni, Eriocaulon brachypeplon, Eriocaulon brevipedunculatum, Eriocaulon breviscapum, Eriocaulon bromelioideum, Eriocaulon brownianum, Eriocaulon brunonis, Eriocaulon buchananii, Eriocaulon buergerianum,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,
References
Wei Liang Ma (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959647-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.