Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
arenicola
ID:
409675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 31 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409007



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon arenicola
  • Arenicola Eriocaulon
  • Arenicola Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon arenicola (also called Sand Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a tuft of narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon arenicola is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon arenicola is a small, tufted, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Eriocaulon arenicola

Eriocaulon arenicola is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

Eriocaulon arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon arenicola?

Eriocaulon arenicola

What is the common name of Eriocaulon arenicola?

Sand pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon arenicola?

It is found in sandy soils, in dunes, in grasslands, and in open woodlands

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94311-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.