Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ramnadense
ID:
413925

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Ansari & N.P.Balakr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Eriocaul. India : 125 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413257



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon ramnadense
  • Ramnad Pipewort
  • Ramnad Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon ramnadense (also called 'Ramnad Pipewort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps, and has a thick, woody rootstock, and a stem that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has narrow, linear leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ramnadense is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon ramnadense are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ramnadense is a perennial plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a low-growing plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ramnadense

Eriocaulon ramnadense is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.

Eriocaulon ramnadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ramnadense?

Eriocaulon ramnadense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ramnadense?

Ramnad Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon ramnadense?

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

Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Raghavan Ansari (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Ansari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20002397-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.