Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
porembskii
ID:
1328758

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips & Mesterházy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(1)-5: 7 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341212



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Porembskii
  • Porembski's Eriocaulon
  • Porembski's Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon porembskii (also called Porembski's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon porembskii is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon porembskii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon porembskii is a tropical grass that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Eriocaulon porembskii

Eriocaulon porembskii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Eriocaulon porembskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon porembskii?

Eriocaulon porembskii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon porembskii?

Porembski's Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon porembskii?

Tropical rainforests

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.
Attila Mesterházy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mesterházy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144179-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.