Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
panamense
ID:
413489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 19: 31 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412821



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Pondweed


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Description

Eriocaulon panamense (also called 'Pond Pipewort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae. It is native to North and South America, and typically grows in moist, shady places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit, with small, white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon panamense is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon panamense is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in early summer.

Where to Find Eriocaulon panamense

Eriocaulon panamense is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Eriocaulon panamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon panamense?

Eriocaulon panamense

What are the common names of Eriocaulon panamense?

Panama Pipewort, Panama Eriocaulon

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon panamense?

It is found in wet, marshy areas of Central and South America.

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94447-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.