Eriocaulon obtriangulare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtriangulare
ID:
413320
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kimp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 39: 162 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412652
Common Names
- Eriocaulon obtriangulare
- Triangular-headed Pipewort
- Triangular-headed Pipewort Grass
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Eriocaulon obtriangulare (also called 'Triangular Pipewort', among many other common names) is a species of pipewort native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and leaves divided into three leaflets. It grows in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon obtriangulare is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as an astringent and antiseptic. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon obtriangulare has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Eriocaulon obtriangulare 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 obtriangulare
Eriocaulon obtriangulare is native to India.
Eriocaulon obtriangulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon obtriangulare?
Eriocaulon obtriangulare
What type of plant is Eriocaulon obtriangulare?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Eriocaulon obtriangulare 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
Victor Kimpouni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kimp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979592-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.