Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
411070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 215 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410402



Common Names

  • Eberhardtii Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon eberhardtii
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon eberhardtii (also called 'Eberhardt's Pipewort' and 'Eberhardt's Eriocaulon', among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial herb native to East Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and an erect stem up to 30 cm tall. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon eberhardtii has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon eberhardtii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon eberhardtii

Eriocaulon eberhardtii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Eriocaulon eberhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon eberhardtii?

Eriocaulon eberhardtii

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon eberhardtii?

Eriocaulon eberhardtii is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the common names of Eriocaulon eberhardtii?

Common names for Eriocaulon eberhardtii include marsh pipewort, marshwort, and water pipewort.

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

Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335255-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.