Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
subglaucum
ID:
414844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 68 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414176



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Subglaucum
  • Subglaucous Pipewort
  • Subglaucous Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon subglaucum (also called subglaucous 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 subglaucum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon subglaucum 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 subglaucum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil in a bog garden. It can also be grown in a container with a soil-less medium such as gravel or sand.

Where to Find Eriocaulon subglaucum

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

Eriocaulon subglaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon subglaucum?

Eriocaulon subglaucum

What are the common names of Eriocaulon subglaucum?

Subglaucous Eriocaulon, Pale Eriocaulon

What is the growth habit of Eriocaulon subglaucum?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit

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

Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335776-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.