Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pioraense
ID:
413679

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alpine Fl. New Guinea 2: 831 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413011



Common Names

  • Pioraense Pipewort
  • Pioraense Hat-rush
  • Pioraense Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon pioraense (also called Eriocaulon pioraense, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon pioraense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon pioraense is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon pioraense 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 pioraense

Eriocaulon pioraense is native to Brazil and can be found in wet grasslands and swamps.

Eriocaulon pioraense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pioraense?

Eriocaulon pioraense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon pioraense?

Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon pioraense?

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:335604-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.