Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.O.Chagas & Giul.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 74(1)-9: 10 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354317
Common Names
- Eriocaulon yba
- Yba Eriocaulon
- Yba
Description
Eriocaulon yba (also called Yba Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon yba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon yba is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon yba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Eriocaulon yba
Eriocaulon yba is native to India.
Eriocaulon yba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon yba?
Eriocaulon yba
What is the family of Eriocaulon yba?
Eriocaulaceae
What is the common name of Eriocaulon yba?
Yba's Eriocaulon
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,