Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
boni
ID:
410038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 21: 89 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409370



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Boni
  • Boni Eriocaulon
  • Boni's Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon boni (also called Bon's Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has two-flowered 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 boni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon boni has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon boni is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Eriocaulon boni

Eriocaulon boni can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Eriocaulon boni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon boni?

Eriocaulon boni

What is the common name of Eriocaulon boni?

Boni's pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon boni?

It is found in wet places, such as marshes, ponds, and streams.

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

Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335138-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.