Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
duthiei
ID:
411066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 578 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410398

Common Names

  • Duthiei Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon duthiei
  • Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon duthiei (also called 'Duthie's Pipewort' and 'Duthie's Eriocaulon', among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial herb native to East Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and an erect stem up to 30 cm tall. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon duthiei 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

Eriocaulon duthiei has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon duthiei is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon duthiei

Eriocaulon duthiei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Eriocaulon duthiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon duthiei?

Eriocaulon duthiei

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon duthiei?

Eriocaulon duthiei is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What are the common names of Eriocaulon duthiei?

Common names for Eriocaulon duthiei include marsh pipewort, marshwort, and water pipewort.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335254-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.