Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
alleizettei
ID:
409468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 177 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408800

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon alleizettei
  • Alleizette's Pipewort
  • Wing-Fruited Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon alleizettei (also called White Pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon alleizettei has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon alleizettei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon alleizettei is a slow-growing plant that can reach heights of up to 15 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Eriocaulon alleizettei

Eriocaulon alleizettei can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Eriocaulon alleizettei FAQ

What is the common name of Eriocaulon alleizettei?

Alleizette's Pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon alleizettei?

Wetlands and marshes

What is the average height of Eriocaulon alleizettei?

Up to 30 centimeters

Species in the Eriocaulon genus

Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum, Eriocaulon altogibbosum, Eriocaulon angustibracteum, Eriocaulon angustifolium, Eriocaulon annamense, Eriocaulon ansarii, Eriocaulon apiculatum, Eriocaulon aquaticum, Eriocaulon aquatile, Eriocaulon arechavaletae, Eriocaulon arenicola, Eriocaulon arupense, Eriocaulon asteroides, Eriocaulon athertonense, Eriocaulon atratum, Eriocaulon atrum, Eriocaulon australasicum, Eriocaulon australe, Eriocaulon balakrishnanii, Eriocaulon bamendae, Eriocaulon barba-caprae, Eriocaulon bassacense, Eriocaulon batholithicola, Eriocaulon beauverdii, Eriocaulon benthamii, Eriocaulon bhutanicum, Eriocaulon bicolor, Eriocaulon bilobatum, Eriocaulon bolei, Eriocaulon bongense, Eriocaulon boni, Eriocaulon brachypeplon, Eriocaulon brevipedunculatum, Eriocaulon breviscapum, Eriocaulon bromelioideum, Eriocaulon brownianum, Eriocaulon brunonis, Eriocaulon buchananii, Eriocaulon buergerianum,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References