Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
lanigerum
ID:
412366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 21: 109 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411698



Common Names

  • Lanigerum Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Lanigerum Hatpins


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Description

Eriocaulon lanigerum (also called Woolly Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan and China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is covered in white, woolly hairs, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon lanigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon lanigerum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in dense heads on the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon lanigerum is a herbaceous perennial that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Eriocaulon lanigerum

Eriocaulon lanigerum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Eriocaulon lanigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon lanigerum?

Eriocaulon lanigerum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon lanigerum?

Woolly Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon lanigerum?

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

Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335427-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.