Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rosulatum
ID:
414122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 487 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413454



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Rosulatum
  • Rosulatum Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon rosulatum (also called Eriocaulon rosulatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem up to 30 cm tall. Native to India, it is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon rosulatum 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 rosulatum 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 rosulatum is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eriocaulon rosulatum

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

Eriocaulon rosulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon rosulatum?

Eriocaulon rosulatum

What type of plant is Eriocaulon rosulatum?

Eriocaulon rosulatum is a grass

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon rosulatum?

Eriocaulon rosulatum 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