Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
414943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 627 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414275



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Thwaites' Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon thwaitesii (also called Thwaite's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Sri Lanka. It grows in shallow, marshy habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon thwaitesii 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 thwaitesii

Eriocaulon thwaitesii is native to India and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Eriocaulon thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon thwaitesii?

Eriocaulon thwaitesii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon thwaitesii?

Thwaite's pipewort

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon thwaitesii?

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