Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
sollyanum
ID:
414661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 409, t. 97, f. 1 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413993



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon sollyanum
  • Eriocaulon Sollyanum
  • Eriocaulon Sollyanum Plant


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Synonyms

  • Eriocaulon quinquangular Mart. ex Korn [unknown]
  • Eriocaulon trilobum Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Eriocaulon subulatum Bojer ex Korn [unknown]

Description

Eriocaulon sollyanum (also called Solly's 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 sollyanum 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

Eriocaulon sollyanum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon sollyanum is a tropical plant native to Thailand and Vietnam. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seeds are difficult to germinate.

Where to Find Eriocaulon sollyanum

Eriocaulon sollyanum is native to India.

Eriocaulon sollyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sollyanum?

Eriocaulon sollyanum

What type of plant is Eriocaulon sollyanum?

Tropical shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sollyanum?

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

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335742-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.