Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
414818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 117 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414150

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon steyermarkii
  • Steyermarkii Eriocaulon
  • Eriocaulon

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Description

Eriocaulon steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Pipewort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a tufted habit and linear leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriocaulon steyermarkii var. steyermarkii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon steyermarkii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon steyermarkii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Eriocaulon steyermarkii

Eriocaulon steyermarkii is native to South America. It can be found in moist, sandy soils.

Eriocaulon steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon steyermarkii?

Eriocaulon steyermarkii

What is the common name of Eriocaulon steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Eriocaulon

What is the family of Eriocaulon steyermarkii?

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94544-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.