Eriocaulon sessile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessile
ID:
414454
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meikle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 9: 275 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413786
Common Names
- Eriocaulon sessile
- Sessile Pipewort
- Sessile Pipewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriocaulon sessile (also called Sessile Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in moist meadows, wet grasslands, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon sessile is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon sessile is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon sessile 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 sessile
Eriocaulon sessile is native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia.
Eriocaulon sessile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon sessile?
Eriocaulon sessile
What are the common names of Eriocaulon sessile?
Sessile pipewort, Sessile pipewort rush
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon sessile?
Eriocaulon sessile is found in wetland habitats, 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
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:335720-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.