Eriocaulon bamendae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bamendae
ID:
409846
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.M.Phillips
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 195 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409178
Common Names
- Bamendae
- Bamendae Pipewort
- Bamendae Quillwort
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Eriocaulon bamendae (also called Bamenda pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Cameroon. It typically grows in wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon bamendae 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 bamendae are small, yellowish-white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.
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Eriocaulon bamendae can be propagated through seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant looking tidy.
Where to Find Eriocaulon bamendae
Eriocaulon bamendae is native to the wetter parts of Queensland, Australia.
Eriocaulon bamendae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon bamendae?
Eriocaulon bamendae
What is the common name of Eriocaulon bamendae?
Bamenda pipewort
Where does Eriocaulon bamendae grow?
Eriocaulon bamendae is native to Cameroon
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:1013850-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.