Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
australe
ID:
409823

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 354 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409155

Common Names

  • Australe
  • Australe Pipewort
  • Australe Quillwort

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Description

Eriocaulon australe (also called Australian pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. It typically grows in wetlands and swamps, as well as in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon australe is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fuelwood and for making charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon australe 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 australe can be propagated through seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant looking tidy.

Where to Find Eriocaulon australe

Eriocaulon australe is native to the wetter parts of Queensland, Australia.

Eriocaulon australe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon australe?

Eriocaulon australe

What is the common name of Eriocaulon australe?

Southern pipewort

Where does Eriocaulon australe grow?

Eriocaulon australe is native to Australia and New Zealand

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335115-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.