Eriocaulon aloifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aloifolium
ID:
836149
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.J.Davies
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 445 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835484
Common Names
- Eriocaulon Aloifolium
- Aloifolium Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon Aloifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon aloifolium (also called Aloe-leaved Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers tropical climates and is found in humid mountain forests, at altitudes between 1,000 and 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon aloifolium is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon aloifolium is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.
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Eriocaulon aloifolium is a terrestrial or lithophytic sedge native to India. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Eriocaulon aloifolium
Eriocaulon aloifolium is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
Eriocaulon aloifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon aloifolium?
Eriocaulon aloifolium
What type of plant is Eriocaulon aloifolium?
Eriocaulon aloifolium is a grass-like plant.
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon aloifolium?
Eriocaulon aloifolium is native to South America.
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
Richard J.-P. Davies: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Davies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087363-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.