Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
epedunculatum
ID:
913275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Potdar, Anil Kumar bis, Otaghvari & Sonkar

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 503 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912610

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Epedunculatum
  • Pipewort
  • Pipe-grass

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Description

Eriocaulon epedunculatum (also called Epedunculate pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–20 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon epedunculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon epedunculatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon epedunculatum is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Eriocaulon epedunculatum

Eriocaulon epedunculatum is native to the 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

G.G. Potdar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Potdar' in the authors string.
Anil Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anil Kumar bis' in the authors string.
A.M. Otaghvari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otaghvari' in the authors string.
Anand Sonkar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonkar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095661-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.