Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
compressum
ID:
410598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 276 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409930



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon compressum
  • Compressum Pipewort
  • Compressum Hat-Pin Grass


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Description

Eriocaulon compressum (also called Compressum 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 compressum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon compressum var. compressum
Eriocaulon compressum var. harperi Moldenke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon compressum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon compressum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Eriocaulon compressum

Eriocaulon compressum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Eriocaulon compressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon compressum?

Eriocaulon compressum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon compressum?

Compressed pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon compressum?

It is found in wet, sandy soils in open areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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