Eriocaulon kainantense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kainantense
ID:
412184
Status:
valid
Authors:
Masam.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Taiwan 33: 13 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411516
Common Names
- Eriocaulon kainantense
- Kainan Pipewort
- Kainan Hatpin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon kainantense (also called Kainan Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Japan. 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 kainantense 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 kainantense is small and white. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon kainantense 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 kainantense
Eriocaulon kainantense can be found in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Eriocaulon kainantense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon kainantense?
Eriocaulon kainantense
What is the common name of Eriocaulon kainantense?
Kainant Pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon kainantense?
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
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335403-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.