Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
wightianum
ID:
415406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 28 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414738



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon wightianum
  • Wightianum Pipewort
  • Pipewort


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Description

Eriocaulon wightianum (also called 'Wight's Pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb which is native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands and savannas, and has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon wightianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon wightianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow-green bracts. The seed of Eriocaulon wightianum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Eriocaulon wightianum are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon wightianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Eriocaulon wightianum

Eriocaulon wightianum is native to India and can be found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas.

Eriocaulon wightianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon wightianum?

Eriocaulon wightianum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon wightianum?

Wight's Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon wightianum?

Eriocaulaceae

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,