Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
scullionii
ID:
414323

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Leach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 768 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413655



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon scullionii
  • Scullionii Eriocaulon
  • Scullion's Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon scullionii (also called Scullion's 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 scullionii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon scullionii 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 scullionii is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the seed should be sown in the fall. The plants should be grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Eriocaulon scullionii

Eriocaulon scullionii can be found in tropical Africa, especially in the Congo Basin.

Eriocaulon scullionii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon scullionii?

Eriocaulon scullionii

What is the growth rate of Eriocaulon scullionii?

Slow to moderate

What is the preferred soil type for Eriocaulon scullionii?

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

Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017164-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.