Eriocaulon batholithicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
batholithicola
ID:
409888
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 2: 838 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409220
Common Names
- Batholithicola
- Batholithicola Pipewort
- Batholithicola Quillwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon batholithicola (also called Batholith pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It typically grows in wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon batholithicola 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 batholithicola are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon batholithicola is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Eriocaulon batholithicola
Eriocaulon batholithicola is native to the wetter parts of Queensland, Australia.
Eriocaulon batholithicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon batholithicola?
Eriocaulon batholithicola
What is the common name of Eriocaulon batholithicola?
Batholithic pipewort
Where does Eriocaulon batholithicola grow?
Eriocaulon batholithicola is 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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335122-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.