Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
mikawanum
ID:
412733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Satake & T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 30: 114 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412065



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon mikawanum
  • Mikawa Pipewort
  • Mikawa Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon mikawanum (also called Mikawa 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 mikawanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon mikawanum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon mikawanum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Eriocaulon mikawanum

Eriocaulon mikawanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.

Eriocaulon mikawanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon mikawanum?

Eriocaulon mikawanum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon mikawanum?

Mikawa Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon mikawanum?

Meadows and grasslands

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

Mitsuo Koyama (1885-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koyama' in the authors string.
Yoshisuke Satake (1902-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335495-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.