Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
multiscapum
ID:
1305569

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.R.Oliveira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 29: 184 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318023



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon multiscapum
  • Multiscapum Eriocaulon
  • Multiscapum-leaved Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon multiscapum (also called Many-Headed Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its linear-lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, open fields and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon multiscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon multiscapum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon multiscapum is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eriocaulon multiscapum

Eriocaulon multiscapum is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It can be found in humid, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest.

Eriocaulon multiscapum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon multiscapum?

Eriocaulon multiscapum

What is the family of Eriocaulon multiscapum?

Eriocaulaceae

What is the common name of Eriocaulon multiscapum?

Many-headed Pipewort

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

Adriana Luiza Ribeiro de Oliveira (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.R.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175858-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.