Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
latifolium
ID:
412414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 13: [s.p.] (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411746

Common Names

  • Latifolium Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Latifolium Hatpins

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Description

Eriocaulon latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan and China. It has broad, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon latifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon latifolium is a herbaceous perennial that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Eriocaulon latifolium

Eriocaulon latifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Eriocaulon latifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Eriocaulon latifolium?

Broad-Leaved Pipewort

What is the scientific name of Broad-Leaved Pipewort?

Eriocaulon latifolium

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon latifolium?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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