Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
graphitinum
ID:
411584

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate ex Ewart & Cookson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Territory : 67 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410916

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon Graphitinum
  • Graphite Hatpin
  • Graphite Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon graphitinum (also called Graphite Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist soils in grasslands, swamps, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon graphitinum is an ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriocaulon graphitinum are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon graphitinum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Eriocaulon graphitinum

Eriocaulon graphitinum can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Eriocaulon graphitinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon graphitinum?

Eriocaulon graphitinum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon graphitinum?

Graphitinum

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon graphitinum?

Tropical rainforests 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

Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ewart' in the authors string.
Isabel Clifton Cookson (1893-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cookson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335338-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.