Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
candango
ID:
1540902

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.C.O.Chagas

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 461: 276 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022381



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon candango
  • Candango Eriocaulon
  • Candango Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon candango (also called Candango's Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae. It is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It typically grows in wet forests, in open areas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon candango is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make thatching and for fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon candango is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon candango can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eriocaulon candango

Eriocaulon candango is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet, humid areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Eriocaulon candango FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon candango?

Eriocaulon candango

What type of plant is Eriocaulon candango?

Herb

Where is Eriocaulon candango native to?

Brazil

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:77212184-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.