Eriocaulon pilgeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilgeri
ID:
413662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 147 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412994
Common Names
- Pilgeri Pipewort
- Pilgeri Hat-rush
- Pilgeri Eriocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon pilgeri (also called 'Pilger's Pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon pilgeri is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon pilgeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon pilgeri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the clumps of the plant and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Eriocaulon pilgeri
Eriocaulon pilgeri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and South America.
Eriocaulon pilgeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pilgeri?
Eriocaulon pilgeri
What is the common name of Eriocaulon pilgeri?
Eriocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon pilgeri?
It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.
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
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94454-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.