Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
nanum
ID:
413077

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 254 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412409



Common Names

  • Nanum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Nanum
  • Dwarf Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon nanum (also called Dwarf pipewort, among many other common names) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial plant native to Japan and China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 20 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers have white petals and are borne in a terminal inflorescence. It grows in shallow water in marshes, ponds, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon nanum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon nanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a hairy texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon nanum is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a strong taproot and a branching stem. The leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, and up to 5 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in umbels. It is propagated by seed and cuttings.

Where to Find Eriocaulon nanum

Eriocaulon nanum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Eriocaulon nanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon nanum?

Eriocaulon nanum

What is the family of Eriocaulon nanum?

Eriocaulaceae

What is the common name of Eriocaulon nanum?

Dwarf 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335528-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.