Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
papillosum
ID:
413507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Körn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 489 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000412839

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon papillosum
  • Papillosum Pipewort
  • Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon papillosum (also called Papillose 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 papillosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon papillosum has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and grey-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon papillosum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Eriocaulon papillosum

Eriocaulon papillosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and South America.

Eriocaulon papillosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon papillosum?

Eriocaulon papillosum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon papillosum?

Papillose pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon papillosum?

It is found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs

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