Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cubense
ID:
410752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 29 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410084



Common Names

  • Cuban Pipewort
  • Cuban Hat-rush
  • Cuban Hat-grass


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Description

Eriocaulon cubense (also called Cuban Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has a rosette of leaves and is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and along streams. It has linear to lanceolate leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon cubense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon cubense has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon cubense is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriocaulon cubense

Eriocaulon cubense is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Eriocaulon cubense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon cubense?

Eriocaulon cubense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon cubense?

Cuban Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon cubense?

Eriocaulon cubense is native to tropical America.

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

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94344-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.