Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
singulare
ID:
414623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 48: 253 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413955



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon singulare
  • Eriocaulon Singulare
  • Eriocaulon Singulare Plant


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Description

Eriocaulon singulare (also called Singular Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single, slender flower stem with a solitary flower head. It grows in moist, shady places such as wet meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon singulare 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 singulare 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 singulare 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 singulare

Eriocaulon singulare is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Eriocaulon singulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon singulare?

Eriocaulon singulare

What type of plant is Eriocaulon singulare?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon singulare?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94536-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.