Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
thouarsii
ID:
414925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 572 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414257



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Thouars' Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon thouarsii (also called 'Thouars' Pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers wet, shady habitats and is found in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon thouarsii has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an astringent, and as a diuretic. It is also used as a dye and in the production of paper and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon thouarsii 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 thouarsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eriocaulon thouarsii

Eriocaulon thouarsii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Eriocaulon thouarsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon thouarsii?

Eriocaulon thouarsii

What type of plant is Eriocaulon thouarsii?

Eriocaulon thouarsii is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family.

Where is Eriocaulon thouarsii found?

Eriocaulon thouarsii is found in India.

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

Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335802-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.