Eriocaulon botocudo - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botocudo
ID:
1552283
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.O.Chagas & Giul.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 74(1)-9: 1 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032217
Common Names
- Eriocaulon botocudo
- Botocudo Pipewort
- Botocudo Eriocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon botocudo (also called 'Botocudo Pipewort', among many other common names) is a small, tufted herb with narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon botocudo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon botocudo has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Eriocaulon botocudo is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Eriocaulon botocudo
Eriocaulon botocudo is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Eriocaulon botocudo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon botocudo?
Eriocaulon botocudo
What is the common name of Eriocaulon botocudo?
Botocudo Pipewort
What is the habitat of Eriocaulon botocudo?
Moist to wet soils in open areas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192548-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.