Eriocaulon collettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collettii
ID:
410576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 575 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409908
Common Names
- Eriocaulon collettii
- Collett's Pipewort
- Collett's Hatpin Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon collettii (also called Collett's Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon collettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon collettii is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five lobes. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.
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Eriocaulon collettii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Eriocaulon collettii
Eriocaulon collettii can be found in wetland areas in India, Nepal, and China.
Eriocaulon collettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon collettii?
Eriocaulon collettii
What is the common name of Eriocaulon collettii?
Collett's Eriocaulon
Where is Eriocaulon collettii found?
Eriocaulon collettii is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335198-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.