Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
saccatum
ID:
414170

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10: 42 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413502



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Saccatum
  • Saccatum Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon saccatum (also called Eriocaulon saccatum, 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 saccatum 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 saccatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon saccatum 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 saccatum

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

Eriocaulon saccatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon saccatum?

Eriocaulon saccatum

What is the growth rate of Eriocaulon saccatum?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Eriocaulon saccatum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.