Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
palustre
ID:
413473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 280 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412805

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Pondweed

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Description

Eriocaulon palustre (also called 'Pond Pipewort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae. It is native to North and South America, and typically grows in moist, shady places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit, with small, white, daisy-like flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon palustre is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon palustre has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon palustre 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 palustre

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

Eriocaulon palustre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon palustre?

Eriocaulon palustre

What is the family of Eriocaulon palustre?

Eriocaulaceae

Where is Eriocaulon palustre 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335575-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.