Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
clarksonii
ID:
410558

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Leach

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 758 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409890

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon clarksonii
  • Clarkson's Pipewort
  • Clarkson's Hatpin Sedge

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Description

Eriocaulon clarksonii (also called Clarkson's Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon clarksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon clarksonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon clarksonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Eriocaulon clarksonii

Eriocaulon clarksonii can be found in wetland areas in India, Nepal, and China.

Eriocaulon clarksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon clarksonii?

Eriocaulon clarksonii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon clarksonii?

Clarkson's Eriocaulon

Where is Eriocaulon clarksonii found?

Eriocaulon clarksonii is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of 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

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:1017159-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.