Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 81 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414409
Common Names
- Eriocaulon Trilobatum
- Trilobatum Eriocaulon
- Trilobatum Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon trilobatum (also called Three-lobed Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon trilobatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an astringent and for treating wounds and ulcers. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon trilobatum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon trilobatum 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 trilobatum
Eriocaulon trilobatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in North Africa and the Middle East.
Eriocaulon trilobatum FAQ
What is the growth rate of Eriocaulon trilobatum?
Eriocaulon trilobatum is a slow-growing plant.
What is the optimal temperature for Eriocaulon trilobatum?
The optimal temperature for Eriocaulon trilobatum is between 20-25 degrees Celsius.
What is the best soil type for Eriocaulon trilobatum?
The best soil type for Eriocaulon trilobatum is well-drained, loamy soil.
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,