Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
karnatakense
ID:
806427

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.P.Gaikwad, Sardesai, U.S.Yadav & S.R.Yadav

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 14: 63 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805761



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon karnatakense
  • Karnataka Pipewort
  • Karnataka Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon karnatakense (also called Karnataka Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to India. It is found in shallow, slow-moving waters, such as ponds, ditches, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon karnatakense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon karnatakense is a white, star-shaped bloom with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, green stalks with small, white leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon karnatakense is a small, tufted grass native to India. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Eriocaulon karnatakense

Eriocaulon karnatakense can be found in India.

Eriocaulon karnatakense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon karnatakense?

Eriocaulon karnatakense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon karnatakense?

Karnataka Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon karnatakense?

Forests of India

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Sayajirao P. Gaikwad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Gaikwad' in the authors string.
Milind Madhav Sardesai (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sardesai' in the authors string.
Usha Shrirang Yadav (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.S.Yadav' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77070222-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.