Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
viridicarinatum
ID:
415860

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

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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.

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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 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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
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].