Eriocaulon obclavatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obclavatum
ID:
413315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Satake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bull. Univ. Mus. Univ. Tokyo 2: 158 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412647
Common Names
- Eriocaulon obclavatum
- Club-headed Pipewort
- Club-headed Pipewort Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon obclavatum (also called Obclavatum Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a rosette of linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon obclavatum is used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent in traditional medicine. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon obclavatum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon obclavatum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Eriocaulon obclavatum
Eriocaulon obclavatum is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Eriocaulon obclavatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon obclavatum?
Eriocaulon obclavatum
What type of plant is Eriocaulon obclavatum?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Eriocaulon obclavatum found?
It is found in the southeastern United States.
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
Yoshisuke Satake (1902-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335554-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.