Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
churchillianum
ID:
1302369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lepage

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 84: 39 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301707

Common Names

  • Eriophorum Churchillianum
  • Churchillianum's Eriophorum
  • Eriophorum Churchillianum's

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Description

Eriophorum churchillianum (also called Churchill's Cotton-Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wetland habitats. It is a tall, tufted perennial with a short rhizome. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum churchillianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriophorum churchillianum has small, white flowers that form a cluster at the top of the stem. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum churchillianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Eriophorum churchillianum

Eriophorum churchillianum can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Eriophorum churchillianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum churchillianum?

Eriophorum churchillianum

What is the common name of Eriophorum churchillianum?

Churchill's Cotton-grass

What is the family of Eriophorum churchillianum?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288210-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].