Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 6: 191 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413930
Common Names
- Silicicola Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon silicicola
- Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon silicicola (also called Silicicola Pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils and wet meadows. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a sigmoid shape and are surrounded by four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon silicicola has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon silicicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon silicicola is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Eriocaulon silicicola
Eriocaulon silicicola is native to South America. It can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Eriocaulon silicicola FAQ
What type of plant is Eriocaulon silicicola?
Eriocaulon silicicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriocaulaceae.
Where is Eriocaulon silicicola found?
Eriocaulon silicicola is found in South America.
What is the growth habit of Eriocaulon silicicola?
Eriocaulon silicicola is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm in height.
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,