Eriocaulon nematophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nematophyllum
ID:
413132
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Leach
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 763 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412464
Common Names
- Eriocaulon nematophyllum
- Thread-leaved pipewort
- Eriocaulon pipewort
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Eriocaulon nematophyllum (also called Eriocaulon biflorum, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in marshy or wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon nematophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon nematophyllum has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Eriocaulon nematophyllum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriocaulon nematophyllum
Eriocaulon nematophyllum can be found in South Africa.
Eriocaulon nematophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon nematophyllum?
Eriocaulon nematophyllum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon nematophyllum?
No common name
What is the family of Eriocaulon nematophyllum?
Eriocaulaceae
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
Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017161-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.