Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ubonense
ID:
415212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 21: 89 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414544



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon ubonense
  • Ubonense Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon


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Description

Eriocaulon ubonense (also called 'Ubon Pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found in wet, marshy habitats and has long, thin stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ubonense has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon ubonense sub. hexagynum Praj. & Chantar.
Eriocaulon ubonense sub. ubonense

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon ubonense is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ubonense 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 ubonense

Eriocaulon ubonense is native to Thailand and Laos.

Eriocaulon ubonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ubonense?

Eriocaulon ubonense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ubonense?

Ubon pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon ubonense?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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:335828-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.