Status:
valid
Authors:
Darsh., R.K.Choudhary, Datar & Tamhankar
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 303(3): 235 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200032058
Common Names
- Eriocaulon parvicephalum
- Eriocaulon parvicephalum var. parvicephalum
- Eriocaulon parvicephalum var. lanceolatum
Description
Eriocaulon parvicephalum (also called Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with a cluster of small, white flowers at the top. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon parvicephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon parvicephalum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon parvicephalum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Eriocaulon parvicephalum
Eriocaulon parvicephalum is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Eriocaulon parvicephalum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon parvicephalum?
Eriocaulon parvicephalum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon parvicephalum?
Small-headed Pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon parvicephalum?
Wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches
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,