Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm.) Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 7: 89 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415192
Common Names
- Eriophorum viridicarinatum
- Viridicarinatum Cotton Grass
- Viridicarinatum Eriophorum
Synonyms
- Eriophorum viridicarinatum viridicarinatum [unknown]
Description
Eriophorum viridicarinatum (also called Green-keeled Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white, feathery flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophorum viridicarinatum is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriophorum viridicarinatum has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm and a central yellowish-green stigma. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophorum viridicarinatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F).
Where to Find Eriophorum viridicarinatum
Eriophorum viridicarinatum is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Eriophorum viridicarinatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophorum viridicarinatum?
Eriophorum viridicarinatum
What is the common name of Eriophorum viridicarinatum?
Green-keeled Cottongrass
What is the natural habitat of Eriophorum viridicarinatum?
Eriophorum viridicarinatum is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia
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:95767-2: 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].