Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
heterolepis
ID:
411734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 271 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411066



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon heterolepis
  • Heterolepis Eriocaulon
  • Heterolepis


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Description

Eriocaulon heterolepis (also called Heterolepis pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon heterolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon heterolepis is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon heterolepis is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant.

Where to Find Eriocaulon heterolepis

Eriocaulon heterolepis is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands.

Eriocaulon heterolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon heterolepis?

Eriocaulon heterolepis

What is the common name of Eriocaulon heterolepis?

Heterolepis

Where is Eriocaulon heterolepis found?

It is found in the Philippines

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