Eriocaulon pilosissimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosissimum
ID:
413670
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Blumea 10: 134 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413002
Common Names
- Pilosissimum Pipewort
- Pilosissimum Hat-rush
- Pilosissimum Eriocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon pilosissimum (also called 'Hairy 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 pilosissimum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon pilosissimum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon pilosissimum is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Eriocaulon pilosissimum
Eriocaulon pilosissimum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and South America.
Eriocaulon pilosissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pilosissimum?
Eriocaulon pilosissimum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon pilosissimum?
Eriocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon pilosissimum?
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335601-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.