Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
williamsii
ID:
415422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 19: 36 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414754



Common Names

  • Eriocaulon williamsii
  • Williams' Pipewort
  • Williams' Hatpin Grass


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Description

Eriocaulon williamsii (also called Williams' Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon williamsii has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon williamsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers partial shade 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 williamsii

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

Eriocaulon williamsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon williamsii?

Eriocaulon williamsii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon williamsii?

Williams' Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon williamsii?

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,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94562-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.