Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
kolhapurense
ID:
412253

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.P.Gaikwad, Sardesai & S.R.Yadav

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 12: 133 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411585

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon kolhapurense
  • Kolhapur Pipewort
  • Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon kolhapurense (also called Kolhapur pipewort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon kolhapurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon kolhapurense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon kolhapurense is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Eriocaulon kolhapurense

Eriocaulon kolhapurense is native to the state of Maharashtra, India.

Eriocaulon kolhapurense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon kolhapurense?

Eriocaulon kolhapurense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon kolhapurense?

Kolhapur pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon kolhapurense?

It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Sayajirao P. Gaikwad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Gaikwad' in the authors string.
Milind Madhav Sardesai (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sardesai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028294-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.