Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ansarii
ID:
409619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pradeep & Sunil

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Candollea 58: 321 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408951

Common Names

  • Ansarii Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Ansarii
  • Ansarii Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon ansarii (also called Ansari's pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds. Its leaves are linear, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ansarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon ansarii has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ansarii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ansarii

Eriocaulon ansarii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Eriocaulon ansarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ansarii?

Eriocaulon ansarii

What are the common names of Eriocaulon ansarii?

Ansari's Pipewort

What is the growth habit of Eriocaulon ansarii?

It is a perennial herb with a tufted growth habit

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

Ayilliath K. Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pradeep' in the authors string.
Chandrasseril Narayanan Sunil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426869-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.