Eriocaulon breviscapum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapum
ID:
410153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 27: 676 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409485
Common Names
- Eriocaulon Breviscapum
- Breviscapum Eriocaulon
- Short-headed Pipewort
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Eriocaulon breviscapum (also called Short-headed pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It typically grows in wetlands, swamps, and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon breviscapum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon breviscapum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and brown in colour. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
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Eriocaulon breviscapum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Eriocaulon breviscapum
Eriocaulon breviscapum can be found in wet grasslands and marshes in South America.
Eriocaulon breviscapum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon breviscapum?
Eriocaulon breviscapum
What type of plant is Eriocaulon breviscapum?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Eriocaulon breviscapum found?
It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia
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
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335151-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.