Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sinealaeum
ID:
414618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 38: 354 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413950



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon sinealaeum
  • Eriocaulon Sinealaeum
  • Eriocaulon Sinealaeum Plant


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Description

Eriocaulon sinealaeum (also called sineal pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a low-growing, tufted habit and dark green, linear leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in lowland rainforests and on the edges of swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon sinealaeum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon sinealaeum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sinealaeum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eriocaulon sinealaeum

Eriocaulon sinealaeum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Eriocaulon sinealaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sinealaeum?

Eriocaulon sinealaeum

What type of plant is Eriocaulon sinealaeum?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sinealaeum?

Rainforest

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

Victor Kimpouni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981415-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.