Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vaginatum
ID:
415834

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

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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.

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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 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
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].