Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 7: 88 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414240
Common Names
- Eriocaulon thailandicum
- Thailandicum Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon thailandicum (also called 'Thai Eriocaulon', among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with small yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon thailandicum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon thailandicum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon thailandicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriocaulon thailandicum
Eriocaulon thailandicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Eriocaulon thailandicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon thailandicum?
Eriocaulon thailandicum
What type of plant is Eriocaulon thailandicum?
Eriocaulon thailandicum is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family.
Where is Eriocaulon thailandicum found?
Eriocaulon thailandicum is found in Thailand.
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,