Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mesanthemoides
ID:
412699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 79 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412031



Common Names

  • Mesanthemoides Pipewort
  • Eriocaulon mesanthemoides
  • Mesanthemoides Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides (also called False Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon mesanthemoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides is a perennial herb that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Eriocaulon mesanthemoides

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and meadows.

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon mesanthemoides?

Eriocaulon mesanthemoides

What are the common names for Eriocaulon mesanthemoides?

Mesanthemoides pipewort

Where is Eriocaulon mesanthemoides found?

It is found in East Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea

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

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335488-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.