Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
stenophyllum
ID:
414817

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 218 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414149



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon stenophyllum
  • Stenophyllum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon stenophyllum (also called Narrow-leaved Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a tufted habit and linear leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon stenophyllum 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 stenophyllum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Eriocaulon stenophyllum

Eriocaulon stenophyllum is native to South America. It can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Eriocaulon stenophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon stenophyllum?

Eriocaulon stenophyllum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon stenophyllum?

Narrow-leaved Eriocaulon

What is the family of Eriocaulon stenophyllum?

Eriocaulaceae

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335765-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.