Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
milhoense
ID:
412740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 204 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412072



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon milhoense
  • Milho's Pipewort
  • Milho's Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon milhoense (also called Milho's Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon milhoense 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

The flower of Eriocaulon milhoense is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon milhoense is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. 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 milhoense

Eriocaulon milhoense can be found in the tropical regions of Brazil and Argentina.

Eriocaulon milhoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon milhoense?

Eriocaulon milhoense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon milhoense?

Milho's Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon milhoense?

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

Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94427-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.