Eriocaulon athertonense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
athertonense
ID:
409746
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.J.Leach
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 756 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409078
Common Names
- Athertonense Pipewort
- Athertonense Hat-rush
- Athertonense Eriocaulon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon athertonense (also called Atherton Pipewort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a compact, rounded shape with a dense canopy of short, dark green leaves. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in coniferous forests and can tolerate full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon athertonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriocaulon athertonense are small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon athertonense is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and soil that is moist but well-drained. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Eriocaulon athertonense
Eriocaulon athertonense can be found in the wetter parts of Queensland, Australia.
Eriocaulon athertonense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon athertonense?
Eriocaulon athertonense is found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
What is the size of Eriocaulon athertonense?
Eriocaulon athertonense typically grows to a height of 10-15 cm.
What is the flowering period of Eriocaulon athertonense?
Eriocaulon athertonense flowers from June to August.
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
Gregory Leach (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Leach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1017157-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.