Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
inyangense
ID:
412099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1934: 83 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411431



Common Names

  • Inyang Pipewort
  • Inyangense Eriocaulon
  • Inyang Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon inyangense (also called Inyang's pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a grass-like stem and small white flowers. It is native to Nigeria and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon inyangense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon inyangense has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have long, thin stems with three-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon inyangense is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Eriocaulon inyangense

Eriocaulon inyangense can be found in Central and South Asia.

Eriocaulon inyangense FAQ

What is the common name of Eriocaulon inyangense?

Inyang's Pipewort

What is the scientific name of Inyang's Pipewort?

Eriocaulon inyangense

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon inyangense?

It is native to Africa

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,