Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
edwardii
ID:
411120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fyson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. 2: 313 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410452

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon edwardii
  • Edward's Pipewort
  • Edward's Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon edwardii (also called Edward's Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon edwardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Eriocaulon edwardii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, narrow, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon edwardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon edwardii

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

Eriocaulon edwardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon edwardii?

Eriocaulon edwardii

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon edwardii?

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

What are the common names of Eriocaulon edwardii?

Common names for Eriocaulon edwardii 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