Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ozense
ID:
413392

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 31: 6 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412724



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon ozense
  • Eriocaulon oinereum
  • Eriocaulon olivaceum


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Description

Eriocaulon ozense (also called Ozense Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with small, white flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas and can be found in shallow ponds, streams, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ozense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon ozense is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown or black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ozense can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ozense

Eriocaulon ozense can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Eriocaulon ozense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ozense?

Eriocaulon ozense

What is the family name of Eriocaulon ozense?

Eriocaulaceae

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ozense?

Ozense 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

Mitsuo Koyama (1885-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335567-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.