Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
arupense
ID:
409724

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10: 33 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409056

Common Names

  • Arupense Pipewort
  • Arupense Hat-rush
  • Arupense Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon arupense (also called Aru Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to New Guinea. It has a tuft of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon arupense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon arupense is a slow-growing, evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of central and southern Japan. It is typically grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be collected in the fall and planted in the spring. The seeds should be stratified for at least three months before planting. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon arupense

Eriocaulon arupense can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Eriocaulon arupense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon arupense?

Eriocaulon arupense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon arupense?

Arupense Pipewort

Where is Eriocaulon arupense native to?

India

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335108-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.