Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
paludicola
ID:
413458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Silveira

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 23: 160 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412790

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Pondweed

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Description

Eriocaulon paludicola (also called Marsh Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, China, and Japan. It grows in wet, marshy areas and prefers full sun or partial shade. It has slender, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon paludicola is used as an emollient, astringent, and antiseptic. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a natural preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon paludicola has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a head-like cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon paludicola can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by sowing the seeds. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle, and should be transplanted when they are large enough to be handled easily.

Where to Find Eriocaulon paludicola

Eriocaulon paludicola is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Eriocaulon paludicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon paludicola?

Eriocaulon paludicola

What is the family of Eriocaulon paludicola?

Eriocaulaceae

Where is Eriocaulon paludicola found?

North America

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