Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pringlei
ID:
413743

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 23: 283 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413075



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon pringlei
  • Pringlei Eriocaulon
  • Pringle's Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon pringlei (also called Pringle's Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a short, stout stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon pringlei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon pringlei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm (4-6 in). The plants should be fertilized regularly and kept free of weeds. The flowers can be harvested for use in salads or as a garnish.

Where to Find Eriocaulon pringlei

Eriocaulon pringlei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Eriocaulon pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pringlei?

Eriocaulon pringlei

What is the common name of Eriocaulon pringlei?

Pringle's Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon pringlei?

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94463-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.