Eriocaulon bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
409948
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kimp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 39: 330 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409280
Common Names
- Bicolor
- Bicolor Pipewort
- Bicolor Quillwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon bicolor (also called Two-colored Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has two-colored leaves, with the upper surface being dark green and the lower surface being light green. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eriocaulon bicolor are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon bicolor 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 bicolor
Eriocaulon bicolor can be found in the wild in India.
Eriocaulon bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon bicolor?
Eriocaulon bicolor
What is the common name of Eriocaulon bicolor?
Bicolor Eriocaulon
Where is Eriocaulon bicolor native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Victor Kimpouni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981400-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.