Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
strictum
ID:
414836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3388 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414168



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Strictum
  • Strict Pipewort
  • Strict Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon strictum (also called Strict 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 strictum is an ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon strictum has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon strictum is a small, evergreen perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from cuttings or division of the clumps. It is best to divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eriocaulon strictum

Eriocaulon strictum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Eriocaulon strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon strictum?

Eriocaulon strictum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon strictum?

Strict Eriocaulon

What is the family of Eriocaulon strictum?

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

Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335770-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.