Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rhodae
ID:
413963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fyson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. 2: 264 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413295



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon rhodae
  • Rhoda's Pipewort
  • Rhoda's Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon rhodae (also called 'Rhoda's 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 rhodae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon rhodae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon rhodae is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eriocaulon rhodae

Eriocaulon rhodae is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Ethiopia.

Eriocaulon rhodae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon rhodae?

Eriocaulon rhodae

What is the common name of Eriocaulon rhodae?

Rhoda's pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon rhodae?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides

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