Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 52 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415166
Common Names
- Eriophorum vaginatum
- Vaginatum Cotton Grass
- Vaginatum Eriophorum
Synonyms
- Scirpus fauriei vaginatus T.Koyama [unknown]
- Eriophorum vaginatum vaginatum [unknown]
Description
Eriophorum vaginatum (also called Sheathed Cotton-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to northern and eastern Europe, from Norway and Sweden to the Russian Far East. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet tundra.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophorum vaginatum is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil improver, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriophorum vaginatum has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophorum vaginatum is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, by dividing the clumps and replanting the divisions.
Where to Find Eriophorum vaginatum
Eriophorum vaginatum is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Eriophorum vaginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophorum vaginatum?
Eriophorum vaginatum
What is the common name of Eriophorum vaginatum?
Sheathed cottongrass
What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum vaginatum?
Eriophorum vaginatum is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Species in the Eriophorum genus
Eriophorum angustifolium,
Eriophorum beringianum,
Eriophorum brachyantherum,
Eriophorum callitrix,
Eriophorum chamissonis,
Eriophorum fellowsii,
Eriophorum gracile,
Eriophorum gracilifolium,
Eriophorum humile,
Eriophorum latifolium,
Eriophorum medium,
Eriophorum polystachiovaginatum,
Eriophorum pylaieanum,
Eriophorum rousseauianum,
Eriophorum scheuchzeri,
Eriophorum tenellum,
Eriophorum tolmatchevii,
Eriophorum transiens,
Eriophorum vaginatum,
Eriophorum virginicum,
Eriophorum viridicarinatum,
Eriophorum triste,
Eriophorum churchillianum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307418-1: 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].