Status:
valid
Authors:
Bong.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 1: 628 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413146
Common Names
- Pubigerum Eriocaulon
- Hairy-Bearing Pipewort
- Hairy-Bearing Hat-Rush
Description
Eriocaulon pubigerum (also called Eriocaulon pubigerum, 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 pubigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon pubigerum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon pubigerum 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 pubigerum
Eriocaulon pubigerum is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.
Eriocaulon pubigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon pubigerum?
Eriocaulon pubigerum
What family does Eriocaulon pubigerum belong to?
Eriocaulaceae
What is the common name of Eriocaulon pubigerum?
Hairy Pipewort
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,