Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
setaceum
ID:
414467

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 87 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413799



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon setaceum
  • Setaceum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Synonyms

  • Eriocaulon fluitans Griff. ex Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Eriocaulon setaceum (also called Bristly Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist meadows, wet grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon setaceum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon setaceum is a small white or yellowish-white flower head, composed of many tiny flowers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon setaceum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Division should be done in early spring. The plant should be kept moist and in a partially shaded area.

Where to Find Eriocaulon setaceum

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

Eriocaulon setaceum FAQ

What type of soil does Eriocaulon setaceum prefer?

Eriocaulon setaceum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Eriocaulon setaceum need?

Eriocaulon setaceum needs partial to full shade.

How often should Eriocaulon setaceum be watered?

Eriocaulon setaceum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

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