Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
minimum
ID:
412742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 275 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412074



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon minimum
  • Small Pipewort
  • Small Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon minimum (also called Dwarf 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 minimum 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 minimum 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 minimum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 minimum

Eriocaulon minimum can be found in the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Eriocaulon minimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon minimum?

Eriocaulon minimum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon minimum?

Small Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon minimum?

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