Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
teusczii
ID:
414899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Ruhland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 77 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414231



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon teusczii
  • Teusczii Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon teusczii (also called Teuscher's pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. 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 teusczii 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 teusczii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon teusczii 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 teusczii

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

Eriocaulon teusczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon teusczii?

Eriocaulon teusczii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon teusczii?

Teuscher's pipewort

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon teusczii?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335797-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.