Eriocaulon malabaricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malabaricum
ID:
921094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pradeep & Nampy
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 68: 257 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920429
Common Names
- Eriocaulon malabaricum
- Malabaricum Eriocaulon
- Malabaricum Pipewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon malabaricum (also called Malabar Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a grass-like species native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It has thin, light green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon malabaricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon malabaricum is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon malabaricum is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in warm, humid climates with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil and can be propagated through division or by taking cuttings from the mature plant.
Where to Find Eriocaulon malabaricum
Eriocaulon malabaricum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Western Ghats.
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
Santhosh Nampy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nampy' in the authors string.
Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112444-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.