Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
413304

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10: 41 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412636



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon novoguineense
  • New Guinea Pipewort
  • New Guinea Pipewort Grass


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Description

Eriocaulon novoguineense (also called Novoguineense Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon novoguineense is used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon novoguineense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon novoguineense is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eriocaulon novoguineense

Eriocaulon novoguineense is found in New Guinea.

Eriocaulon novoguineense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon novoguineense?

Eriocaulon novoguineense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon novoguineense?

Novoguineense

What is the family of Eriocaulon novoguineense?

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335552-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.