Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sclerophyllum
ID:
414314

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.L.Ma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 29: 306 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413646



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon sclerophyllum
  • Sclerophyll Eriocaulon
  • Hard-leaved Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum (also called Sclerophyll Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Africa, and can be found in wet, grassy areas. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum 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 sclerophyllum

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sclerophyllum?

Eriocaulon sclerophyllum

What is the growth rate of Eriocaulon sclerophyllum?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Eriocaulon sclerophyllum?

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

Wei Liang Ma (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959651-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.