Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
kunmingense
ID:
412284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.X.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 92 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411616



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon kunmingense
  • Kunming Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon kunmingense (also called Kunming pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon kunmingense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon kunmingense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon kunmingense 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 kunmingense

Eriocaulon kunmingense is found in the Yunnan Province of China.

Eriocaulon kunmingense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon kunmingense?

Eriocaulon kunmingense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon kunmingense?

Kunming pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon kunmingense?

It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps

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

Zhi Xiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:3009223-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.