Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
chloanthe
ID:
410451

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 637 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409783



Common Names

  • Chloanthe Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Chloanthe
  • Chloanthe Pipewort


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon chloanthe is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon chloanthe is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small and thin with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon chloanthe is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, shady areas.

Where to Find Eriocaulon chloanthe

Eriocaulon chloanthe is native to China and can be found in wetland areas.

Eriocaulon chloanthe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon chloanthe?

Eriocaulon chloanthe

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon chloanthe?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Eriocaulon chloanthe?

Spring to summer

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

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992358-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.