Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
nautiliformoides
ID:
1319816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Praj. & J.Parn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 660 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332270



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Nautiliformoides
  • Nautiliformoides Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides (also called Nautilus Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is found in the Nautilus Mountains of Thailand. The species is a perennial herb that is found in marshy and wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides var. hexagynum Praj. & Chantar.
Eriocaulon nautiliformoides var. nautiliformoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Eriocaulon nautiliformoides

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon nautiliformoides?

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides

What is the common name of Eriocaulon nautiliformoides?

Nautiliformoides Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon nautiliformoides?

Eriocaulon nautiliformoides is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

John Adrian Naicker Parnell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Parn.' in the authors string.
A. Prajaksood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Praj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117191-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.