Eriocaulon asteroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asteroides
ID:
409730
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.M.Phillips
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 943 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409062
Common Names
- Star Pipewort
- Star Hat-rush
- Star Eriocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon asteroides (also called Starry Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a compact, rounded shape with a dense canopy of short, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in coniferous forests and can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon asteroides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fuelwood and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriocaulon asteroides are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon asteroides 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 asteroides
Eriocaulon asteroides can be found in the wild in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Eriocaulon asteroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon asteroides?
Eriocaulon asteroides
What is the common name of Eriocaulon asteroides?
Star-shaped Pipewort
Where is Eriocaulon asteroides native to?
India
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:1004865-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.