Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dimerum
ID:
1306849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Giul. & E.B.Miranda) A.L.R.Oliveira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 29: 178 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319303

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon dimerum
  • Eriocaulon
  • Dimerum

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Description

Eriocaulon dimerum (also called Two-flowered Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon dimerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon dimerum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon dimerum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Eriocaulon dimerum

Eriocaulon dimerum can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Eriocaulon dimerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon dimerum?

Eriocaulon dimerum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon dimerum?

Two-leaved eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon dimerum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
E.B. Miranda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Miranda' in the authors string.
Adriana Luiza Ribeiro de Oliveira (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.R.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175856-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.