Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gopalakrishnanum
ID:
1326723
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Rashmi & G.Krishnak.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 146 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339177
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Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum (also called Gopalakrishnan's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum is a plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to be a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.
Where to Find Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum
Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum is found in India.
Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum FAQ
What is the common name of Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum?
Gopalakrishnan's pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum?
It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes
What are the characteristics of Eriocaulon gopalakrishnanum?
It is a perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem
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
K. Rashmi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Rashmi' in the authors string.
G. Krishnakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Krishnak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138636-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.