Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
hydrophilum
ID:
411965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markötter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Ann. Univ. Stellenbosch, Reeks A, Wis.- Naturk 8(1): 10 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411297



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon hydrophilum
  • Hydrophilum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon hydrophilum (also called Hydrophilic 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 hydrophilum 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

Eriocaulon hydrophilum has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon hydrophilum is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet soils and shallow water. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon hydrophilum

Eriocaulon hydrophilum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Eriocaulon hydrophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon hydrophilum?

Eriocaulon hydrophilum

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon hydrophilum?

Eriocaulon hydrophilum is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the common names of Eriocaulon hydrophilum?

Common names for Eriocaulon hydrophilum include marsh pipewort, marshwort, and water pipewort.

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

Erike Irene Markötter (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markötter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335382-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.