Status:
valid
Authors:
Meikle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 231 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412517
Common Names
- Nigericum Eriocaulon
- Nigericum Pipewort
- Nigericum Hat-rush
Description
Eriocaulon nigericum (also called Black Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas, and has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon nigericum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon nigericum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon nigericum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can be propagated by dividing the rootstock in the spring or by sowing the seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Eriocaulon nigericum
Eriocaulon nigericum is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Eriocaulon nigericum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon nigericum?
Eriocaulon nigericum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon nigericum?
Nigerian Pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon nigericum?
It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
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,