Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
psammophilum
ID:
413766

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 288 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413098



Common Names

  • Psammophilum Eriocaulon
  • Sand-Loving Pipewort
  • Sand-Loving Hat-Rush


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Description

Eriocaulon psammophilum (also called Sand-loving 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 sandy, coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon psammophilum 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

Flower: small, white, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, long stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon psammophilum 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 psammophilum

Eriocaulon psammophilum is native to India and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Eriocaulon psammophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon psammophilum?

Eriocaulon psammophilum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon psammophilum?

Sand-loving Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon psammophilum?

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

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977402-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.