Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
damazianum
ID:
410806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 986 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410138



Common Names

  • Damazianum Pipewort
  • Damazianum Hat-Pin Grass
  • Eriocaulon Damazianum


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Description

Eriocaulon damazianum (also called Damazian Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb native to India. It has linear leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in wet, grassy areas, along streams and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon damazianum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon damazianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon damazianum is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eriocaulon damazianum

Eriocaulon damazianum is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.

Eriocaulon damazianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon damazianum?

Eriocaulon damazianum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon damazianum?

Damazian Pipewort

What are the characteristics of Eriocaulon damazianum?

Eriocaulon damazianum is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers.

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

Gustave Beauverd (1867-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beauverd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94346-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.