Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bilobatum
ID:
409982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 19: 226 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409314



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Bilobatum
  • Two-lobed Eriocaulon
  • Bilobed Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon bilobatum (also called Two-lobed Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has two-lobed leaves, with the upper surface being dark green and the lower surface being light green. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon bilobatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon bilobatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon bilobatum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, sandy soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Eriocaulon bilobatum

Eriocaulon bilobatum can be found in the wild in India.

Eriocaulon bilobatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon bilobatum?

Eriocaulon bilobatum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon bilobatum?

Bilobed Eriocaulon

Where is Eriocaulon bilobatum native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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

Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94317-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.