Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 13: [s.p.] (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410701
Common Names
- Eriocaulon fistulosum
- Fistulous Pipewort
- Fistulous Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon fistulosum (also called Eriocaulon fistulosum, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a short stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It grows in moist grasslands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon fistulosum is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon fistulosum has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon fistulosum is a perennial plant that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they have rooted and established.
Where to Find Eriocaulon fistulosum
Eriocaulon fistulosum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Eriocaulon fistulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon fistulosum?
Eriocaulon fistulosum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon fistulosum?
Fistulose Pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon fistulosum?
Moist grasslands and wetlands
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,