Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1246 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413420
Common Names
- Eriocaulon rockianum
- Rock's Pipewort
- Rock's Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon rockianum (also called Eriocaulon rockianum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem up to 30 cm tall. Native to India, it is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon rockianum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriocaulon rockianum var. rockianum
Eriocaulon rockianum var. latifolium W.L.Ma
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon rockianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon rockianum is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Eriocaulon rockianum
Eriocaulon rockianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil.
Eriocaulon rockianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon rockianum?
Eriocaulon rockianum
What type of plant is Eriocaulon rockianum?
Eriocaulon rockianum is a grass
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon rockianum?
Eriocaulon rockianum is native to tropical Africa
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,