Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 310 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411211
Common Names
- Eriocaulon hooperae
- Hooper's Pipewort
- Hooper's Hatpin
Description
Eriocaulon hooperae (also called Eriocaulon hooperae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are linear and have a hairy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon hooperae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon hooperae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon hooperae is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Eriocaulon hooperae
Eriocaulon hooperae can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Eriocaulon hooperae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon hooperae?
Eriocaulon hooperae
What is the common name of Eriocaulon hooperae?
None
Where is Eriocaulon hooperae native to?
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,