Eriocaulon maculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculatum
ID:
412568
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 6: 709 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411900
Common Names
- Eriocaulon maculatum
- Spotted Pipewort
- Pipewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon maculatum (also called Spotted Pipewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon maculatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon maculatum is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers warm, humid climates and should be grown in a well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Eriocaulon maculatum
Eriocaulon maculatum is native to the southern United States and Mexico. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open meadows and woodlands.
Eriocaulon maculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon maculatum?
Eriocaulon maculatum
What type of plant is Eriocaulon maculatum?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Eriocaulon maculatum found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335463-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.