Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ceylanicum
ID:
410429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 667 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409761



Common Names

  • Ceylanicum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Ceylanicum
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon ceylanicum (also called Ceylon Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ceylanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon ceylanicum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ceylanicum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ceylanicum

Eriocaulon ceylanicum is native to Sri Lanka.

Eriocaulon ceylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ceylanicum?

Eriocaulon ceylanicum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ceylanicum?

Ceylon Pipewort

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon ceylanicum?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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