Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pandeyana
ID:
1549875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nampy, Harishma & M.Vishnu

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 539: 274 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030061



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon pandeyana
  • Pandeyana Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon pandeyana (also called Pandey's pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae, native to India. It is an aquatic herb, growing to 10–20 cm tall, with narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in wetlands, often in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon pandeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon pandeyana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon pandeyana is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division, as the plant does not produce offsets. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process.

Where to Find Eriocaulon pandeyana

Eriocaulon pandeyana is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Eriocaulon pandeyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pandeyana?

Eriocaulon pandeyana

What is the family of Eriocaulon pandeyana?

Eriocaulaceae

Where is Eriocaulon pandeyana found?

India

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77296120-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.