Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
aethiopicum
ID:
409411

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 64 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408743



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon aethiopicum
  • Ethiopian Eriocaulon
  • Ethiopian Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon aethiopicum (also called African Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon aethiopicum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon aethiopicum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon aethiopicum is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Eriocaulon aethiopicum

Eriocaulon aethiopicum can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Eriocaulon aethiopicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon aethiopicum?

Eriocaulon aethiopicum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon aethiopicum?

Aethiopicum Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon aethiopicum?

Eriocaulon aethiopicum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994708-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.