Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
ovoideum
ID:
413384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 32 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412716

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon ovoideum
  • Eriocaulon olivereum
  • Eriocaulon oinereum

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Description

Eriocaulon ovoideum (also called Ovoid Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas, India, and Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with small, white flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas and can be found in shallow ponds, streams, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon ovoideum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an astringent and antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon ovoideum is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown or black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon ovoideum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Eriocaulon ovoideum

Eriocaulon ovoideum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Eriocaulon ovoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon ovoideum?

Eriocaulon ovoideum

What is the family name of Eriocaulon ovoideum?

Eriocaulaceae

What is the common name of Eriocaulon ovoideum?

Ovoid Pipewort

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94444-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.