Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
densum
ID:
410910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Colla

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Herb. Pedem. 5: 483 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410242



Common Names

  • Dense Eriocaulon
  • Dense Pipewort
  • Dense Hat-rush


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Description

Eriocaulon densum (also called Dense pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a single flower head. It is native to India and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon densum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for making garlands and decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon densum is a small, white to pale yellow star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon densum is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 30 cm (12 in). It is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Eriocaulon densum

Eriocaulon densum can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Eriocaulon densum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon densum?

Eriocaulon densum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon densum?

Densum Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon densum?

Eriocaulon densum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335234-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.