Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
schimperi
ID:
414240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn. ex Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 80 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413572



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Schimperi
  • Schimperi Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon schimperi (also called Eriocaulon schimperi, 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 schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon schimperi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon schimperi is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Ethiopia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Eriocaulon schimperi

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

Eriocaulon schimperi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon schimperi?

Eriocaulon schimperi is found in wetland habitats in India.

What type of soil does Eriocaulon schimperi prefer?

Eriocaulon schimperi prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best way to propagate Eriocaulon schimperi?

Eriocaulon schimperi can be propagated by division or seed.

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

Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335698-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.