Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
leucogenes
ID:
412458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 240 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411790

Common Names

  • Leucogenes Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Hatpins
  • Eriocaulon Leucogenes Hatpins

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Description

Eriocaulon leucogenes (also called White-seeded Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with three petals and grows in wet, marshy areas such as wetlands, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon leucogenes is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon leucogenes 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 leucogenes is a perennial herb 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 leucogenes

Eriocaulon leucogenes can be found in wetland habitats in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Eriocaulon leucogenes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon leucogenes?

Eriocaulon leucogenes

What is the common name of Eriocaulon leucogenes?

Leucogenes Eriocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon leucogenes?

Tropical rainforests

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