Status:
valid
Authors:
B.F.Hansen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 27(1): 31 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410565
Common Names
- Eriocaulon escape
- Eriocaulon
- Pipewort
Description
Eriocaulon escape (also called Escape Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Middle East and Central Asia, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon escape is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriocaulon escape are white and tubular with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon escape is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Eriocaulon escape
Eriocaulon escape is native to India and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Eriocaulon escape FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon escape?
Eriocaulon escape
What is the common name of Eriocaulon escape?
Escape Eriocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon escape?
Eriocaulon escape 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,