Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
capitulatum
ID:
410355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 132 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409687



Common Names

  • Capitulatum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Capitulatum
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon capitulatum (also called Head Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon capitulatum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon capitulatum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon capitulatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is drought tolerant and will not tolerate waterlogged soils.

Where to Find Eriocaulon capitulatum

Eriocaulon capitulatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Eriocaulon capitulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon capitulatum?

Eriocaulon capitulatum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon capitulatum?

Head pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon capitulatum?

It is found in shallow water, wet mud, and wet meadows

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94331-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.