Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
devendranii
ID:
809273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vijaya Sankar, K.Ravik. & Ganesh Babu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 16: 59 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808607

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon devendranii
  • Devendranii Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon Devendranii

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Description

Eriocaulon devendranii (also called 'Devendran's Pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb species native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 30 cm tall, with a rosette of linear leaves up to 10 cm long. The inflorescence is a terminal spike, with several small, white flowers. The fruits are small, round, and black.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon devendranii is a popular houseplant that can be used to add a touch of greenery to any home. It is also known to help purify the air and can be used to reduce stress and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon devendranii has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon devendranii is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers well-draining, sandy soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Eriocaulon devendranii

Eriocaulon devendranii is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Eriocaulon devendranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon devendranii?

Eriocaulon devendranii

What type of plant is Eriocaulon devendranii?

It is a grass

Where is Eriocaulon devendranii found?

It is found in India

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

Kaliamoorthy Ravikumar (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ravik.' in the authors string.
R. Vijaya Sankar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vij.Sank.' in the authors string.
N.M. Ganesh Babu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gan.Babu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083918-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.