Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tolmatchevii
ID:
415803

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.S.Novos.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 79(4): 114 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415135

Common Names

  • Tolmatchevii Cotton-grass
  • Tolmatchevii Cottongrass
  • Tolmatchevii Tussock Cottongrass

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Description

Eriophorum tolmatchevii (also called Tolmatchev's cotton grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in wet meadows, bogs, and other moist areas. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower head with white, fluffy stamens.

Uses & Benefits

Eriophorum tolmatchevii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its cotton-like flowers have been used to make wreaths and bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriophorum tolmatchevii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriophorum tolmatchevii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, whilst smaller clumps can be divided by pulling them apart with your hands.

Where to Find Eriophorum tolmatchevii

Eriophorum tolmatchevii is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes.

Eriophorum tolmatchevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriophorum tolmatchevii?

Eriophorum tolmatchevii

What is the common name of Eriophorum tolmatchevii?

Tolmachev's Cotton-grass

What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum tolmatchevii?

Bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

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

M.S. Novoselova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Novos.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981359-1: 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].