Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
reitzii
ID:
413951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 430 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413283

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon reitzii
  • Reitz's Pipewort
  • Reitz's Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon reitzii (also called 'Reitz's Pipewort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps, and has a thick, woody rootstock, and a stem that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has narrow, linear leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon reitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon reitzii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon reitzii is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eriocaulon reitzii

Eriocaulon reitzii is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and wetlands.

Eriocaulon reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon reitzii?

Eriocaulon reitzii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon reitzii?

Reitz's Pipewort

What is the family of Eriocaulon reitzii?

Eriocaulaceae

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94473-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.