Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dictyophyllum
ID:
411006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 486 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410338

Common Names

  • Dictyophyllum Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon dictyophyllum
  • Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon dictyophyllum (also called Dictyophyllum pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plant grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon dictyophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon dictyophyllum is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon dictyophyllum is a slow-growing perennial that can reach heights of up to 12 inches. It is best propagated from division taken in late spring or early summer. The divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and should be about 4-6 inches long. The divisions should be placed in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The divisions should be watered regularly and should be ready to be transplanted into the garden in about 6-8 weeks.

Where to Find Eriocaulon dictyophyllum

Eriocaulon dictyophyllum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Eriocaulon dictyophyllum FAQ

What is the common name of Eriocaulon dictyophyllum?

Dictyophyllum Pipewort

What is the native range of Eriocaulon dictyophyllum?

Tropical Africa

What is the growth habit of Eriocaulon dictyophyllum?

A low-growing, perennial herb

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