Eriocaulon tuberiferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberiferum
ID:
415167
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Kulk. & Desai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 71: 81 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414499
Common Names
- Eriocaulon tuberiferum
- Tuberiferum Pipewort
- Pipewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon tuberiferum (also called Tragacantha andalanica, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant, native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon tuberiferum has been used as a food additive and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon tuberiferum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon tuberiferum 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 grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriocaulon tuberiferum
Eriocaulon tuberiferum can be found in South Africa.
Eriocaulon tuberiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon tuberiferum?
Eriocaulon tuberiferum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon tuberiferum?
Tuberous Pipewort
What is the habitat of Eriocaulon tuberiferum?
It is found in wet, marshy areas, such as bogs and fens
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
A.R. Kulkarni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Kulk.' in the authors string.
Manherlal Cnhotalal Desai (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335823-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.