Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
crassiusculum
ID:
410704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 63 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410036



Common Names

  • Thick-stemmed Pipewort
  • Thick-stemmed Hat-rush
  • Thick-stemmed Hat-grass


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Description

Eriocaulon crassiusculum (also called Thick-stemmed Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is often found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon crassiusculum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon crassiusculum are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon crassiusculum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Eriocaulon crassiusculum

Eriocaulon crassiusculum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Eriocaulon crassiusculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon crassiusculum?

Eriocaulon crassiusculum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon crassiusculum?

Thick-stemmed Eriocaulon

What type of plant is Eriocaulon crassiusculum?

It is an aquatic plant

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