Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 544 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411280
Common Names
- Eriocaulon humboldtii
- Humboldtii Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon humboldtii (also called Humboldt's Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and arranged in whorls of three. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon humboldtii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties, and is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriocaulon humboldtii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon humboldtii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix in spring or summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Eriocaulon humboldtii
Eriocaulon humboldtii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Eriocaulon humboldtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon humboldtii?
Eriocaulon humboldtii
What is the common name of Eriocaulon humboldtii?
None
Where is Eriocaulon humboldtii native to?
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,