Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
senegalense
ID:
414416

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 251 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413748

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon senegalense
  • Senegalense Eriocaulon
  • Senegalese Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon senegalense (also called Eriocaulon senegalense, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a solitary flower head. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon senegalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon senegalense is a small, white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, light green stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon senegalense is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist or wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon senegalense

Eriocaulon senegalense is native to tropical areas of Africa.

Eriocaulon senegalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon senegalense?

Eriocaulon senegalense

What is the common name of Eriocaulon senegalense?

Senegal pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon senegalense?

Moist grasslands and meadows

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