Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sellowianum
ID:
414370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 545 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413702



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon sellowianum
  • Sellowianum Eriocaulon
  • Sellow's Pipewort


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon sellowianum var. paranense (Moldenke) Moldenke & L.B.Sm.
Eriocaulon sellowianum var. sellowianum
Eriocaulon sellowianum var. minor Moldenke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon sellowianum is a small, white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sellowianum 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 sellowianum

Eriocaulon sellowianum is native to South America, specifically in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Eriocaulon sellowianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sellowianum?

Eriocaulon sellowianum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon sellowianum?

Sellow's pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sellowianum?

Moist grasslands and meadows

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