Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sexangulare
ID:
414492

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413824



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon sexangulare
  • Sexangulare Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Synonyms

  • Eriocaulon willdenowianum fergusonii Moldenke [unknown]
  • Eriocaulon cantoniensis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Eriocaulon wallichianum Wight ex Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Eriocaulon wallichianum Heyne ex Moldenke [illegitimate]
  • Eriocaulon quadriangulare Lour. ex Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Eriocaulon sexangulare (also called Six-angled Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the family Eriocaulaceae. It is native to the eastern United States, where it grows in wet meadows and marshes. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon sexangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon sexangulare has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sexangulare is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Eriocaulon sexangulare

Eriocaulon sexangulare is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Eriocaulon sexangulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sexangulare?

Eriocaulon sexangulare

What are the common names of Eriocaulon sexangulare?

Six-angled pipewort, Six-angled pipewort rush

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sexangulare?

Eriocaulon sexangulare is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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