Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
minutissimum
ID:
412749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 32 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412081



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon minutissimum
  • Tiniest Pipewort
  • Tiniest Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon minutissimum (also called Dwarf Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon minutissimum 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 minutissimum 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 minutissimum 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 minutissimum

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

Eriocaulon minutissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon minutissimum?

Eriocaulon minutissimum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon minutissimum?

Tiny Pipewort

What is the growth habit of Eriocaulon minutissimum?

It is a low-growing perennial herb with a tufted habit.

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:94428-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.