Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
fysonii
ID:
411457

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Ansari & N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Eriocaul. India : 89 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410789



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon fysonii
  • Fyson's Pipewort
  • Fyson's Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon fysonii (also called Fyson's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 centimeters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon fysonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon fysonii has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon fysonii can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For division, divide the clumps of plants in the spring and replant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish in a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocaulon fysonii

Eriocaulon fysonii can be found in India.

Eriocaulon fysonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon fysonii?

Eriocaulon fysonii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon fysonii?

Fysonii

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon fysonii?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Raghavan Ansari (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Ansari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002394-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.