Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hookerianum
ID:
411871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 243 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411203



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon hookerianum
  • Hooker's Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon hookerianum (also called Eriocaulon hookerianum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are linear and have a hairy surface.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon hookerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon hookerianum var. microphyllum P.Royen
Eriocaulon hookerianum var. hookerianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon hookerianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a dark-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon hookerianum can be propagated by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Eriocaulon hookerianum

Eriocaulon hookerianum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Eriocaulon hookerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon hookerianum?

Eriocaulon hookerianum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon hookerianum?

Hookerianum

Where is Eriocaulon hookerianum 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335373-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.