Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
410770

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 281 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410102



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Cuspidatum
  • Cusp-Leaf Pipewort
  • Cusp-Leaf Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon cuspidatum (also called Needle Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon cuspidatum is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with white or yellowish-white flowers and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon cuspidatum is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture and kept moist. The plant can also be propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mixture.

Where to Find Eriocaulon cuspidatum

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

Eriocaulon cuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon cuspidatum?

Eriocaulon cuspidatum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon cuspidatum?

Pointed Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon cuspidatum?

Eriocaulon cuspidatum is native to tropical Africa

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