Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
parvulum
ID:
413595

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 944 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412927



Common Names

  • Parvulum Eriocaulon
  • Pale Eriocaulon
  • Pale Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon parvulum (also called Common Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, and grows up to 1.5m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon parvulum has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating skin conditions. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a thickening agent in soups and sauces.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon parvulum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon parvulum is a small, perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Eriocaulon parvulum

Eriocaulon parvulum is found in India.

Eriocaulon parvulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon parvulum?

Eriocaulon parvulum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon parvulum?

Small Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon parvulum?

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

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004866-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.