Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
araguaiense
ID:
922097

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.R.Oliveira & C.P.Bove

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 605 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921432



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon araguaiense
  • Araguaiense Eriocaulon
  • Araguaiense Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon araguaiense (also called the Araguaia Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Brazil. It is a small, perennial herb, with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, grassy areas, and is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon araguaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon araguaiense are white and yellow in color, with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon araguaiense can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriocaulon araguaiense

Eriocaulon araguaiense is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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

Claudia Petean Bove (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Bove' in the authors string.
Adriana Luiza Ribeiro de Oliveira (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.R.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116635-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.