Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pseudotruncatum
ID:
413793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.X.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Diss. Bot. 313: 174 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413125



Common Names

  • Pseudotruncatum Eriocaulon
  • Falsely-Truncated Pipewort
  • Falsely-Truncated Hat-Rush


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Description

Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum (also called Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in moist, marshy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum 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

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 pseudotruncatum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum

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

Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum?

Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum?

Falsely Truncated Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon pseudotruncatum?

Wetlands, 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

Zhi Xiang Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009226-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.