Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
tricornum
ID:
415069

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Leach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 769 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414401



Common Names

  • Tricorn Pipewort
  • Eriocaulon Tricorn
  • Three-horned Pipewort


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Description

Tragacantha dactylocarpa (also called Tragacantha cyllenea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky soil and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon tricornum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and eye diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon tricornum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a small, white flower at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon tricornum can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in early spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Eriocaulon tricornum

Eriocaulon tricornum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Eriocaulon tricornum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon tricornum?

Eriocaulon tricornum

What are the common names of Eriocaulon tricornum?

Hairy Pipewort, Hairy Pipeweed

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon tricornum?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows in the northern hemisphere

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

Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017165-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.