Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
kinabaluense
ID:
412202

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Blumea 10: 133 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411534



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon kinabaluense
  • Kinabalu Pipewort
  • Kinabalu Hatpin


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Description

Eriocaulon kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Malaysia. 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 kinabaluense 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 kinabaluense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon kinabaluense is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Eriocaulon kinabaluense

Eriocaulon kinabaluense is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

Eriocaulon kinabaluense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon kinabaluense?

Eriocaulon kinabaluense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon kinabaluense?

Kinabalu Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon kinabaluense?

It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in Malaysia

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335406-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.