Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
jordanii
ID:
412175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) Meikle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 22: 143 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411507



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon jordanii
  • Jordan's Pipewort
  • Jordan's Hat-rush


Searching for Eriocaulon jordanii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eriocaulon jordanii (also called Jordan's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South Africa. It is a perennial herb that grows in shallow water, and has a rosette of leaves with a small white flower at the center.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon jordanii 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

The flower of Eriocaulon jordanii is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

Searching for Eriocaulon jordanii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon jordanii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided carefully, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eriocaulon jordanii

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

Eriocaulon jordanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon jordanii?

Eriocaulon jordanii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon jordanii?

Jordan's Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon jordanii?

Wetlands, marshes, and bogs

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335400-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.