Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
robustobrownianum
ID:
414067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 77 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413399



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon robustobrownianum
  • Robust Brown's Pipewort
  • Robust Brown's Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum (also called Eriocaulon robustobrownianum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a solitary flower head. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum 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 flower of Eriocaulon robustobrownianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum 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 robustobrownianum

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil.

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon robustobrownianum?

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum

What type of plant is Eriocaulon robustobrownianum?

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum is a grass

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon robustobrownianum?

Eriocaulon robustobrownianum is native to tropical Africa

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

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335673-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.