Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Z.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 318 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414203
Common Names
- Eriocaulon taishanense
- Taishanense Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon taishanense (also called Taishan pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in wet meadows and shallow water, and has a rosette of narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are small and white, and are borne on a tall, thin stem.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon taiwanianum 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
Flowers are small and white, with a yellow center. Seeds are small and round, with a black, shiny surface. Seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon taishanense is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Eriocaulon taishanense
Eriocaulon taishanense is native to tropical Asia.
Eriocaulon taishanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon taishanense?
Eriocaulon taishanense
What is the common name of Eriocaulon taishanense?
Eriocaulon taishanense
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon taishanense?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Fa Zeng Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Z.Li' in the authors string.