Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ermeiense
ID:
411219

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.L.Ma ex Z.X.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Diss. Bot. 313: 87 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410551



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon ermeiense
  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon ermeiense (also called Ermei Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb with linear leaves and white flowers. It can reach up to 30 cm in height, and is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ermeiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon ermeiense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ermeiense is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ermeiense

Eriocaulon ermeiense is native to tropical Africa.

Eriocaulon ermeiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ermeiense?

Eriocaulon ermeiense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ermeiense?

Ermei Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon ermeiense?

Eriocaulon ermeiense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia

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

Wei Liang Ma (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Ma' in the authors string.
Zhi Xiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009222-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.