Status:
valid
Authors:
Bo Xu, Zhi M.Li & Boufford
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 15 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912611
Common Names
- Eriophyton Sunhangii
- Tiny Orchid
- Little Orchid
Description
Eriophyton sunhangii (also called Sunhang's pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–20 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyton sunhangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriophyton sunhangii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyton sunhangii is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to China. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Eriophyton sunhangii
Eriophyton sunhangii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Species in the Eriophyton genus
Eriophyton sunhangii,
Eriophyton tuberosum,
Eriophyton staintonii,
Eriophyton rhomboideum,
Eriophyton nepalense,
Eriophyton wallichii,
Eriophyton lamiiflorum,
Eriophyton maleolens,
Eriophyton marrubioides,
Eriophyton oblongatum,
Eriophyton tibeticum,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Zhi Min Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhi M.Li' in the authors string.
Bo Xu (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bo Xu' in the authors string.