Eriocaulon kinlochii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kinlochii
ID:
412210
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 19: 23 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411542
Common Names
- Eriocaulon kinlochii
- Kinloch's Pipewort
- Kinloch's Hatpin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon kinlochii (also called Kinloch's pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon kinlochii 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 kinlochii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon kinlochii 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 kinlochii
Eriocaulon kinlochii is native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Eriocaulon kinlochii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon kinlochii?
Eriocaulon kinlochii
What is the common name of Eriocaulon kinlochii?
Kinloch's Eriocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon kinlochii?
It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in 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
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94398-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.