Status:
valid
Authors:
S.M.Phillips & Burgt
Source:
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 277 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200032046
Common Names
- Eriocaulon sulanum
- Eriocaulon sulanum var. sulanum
- Eriocaulon sulanum var. lanceolatum
Description
Eriocaulon sulanum (also called Eriocaulon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with a cluster of small, white flowers at the top. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon sulanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon sulanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Eriocaulon sulanum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Eriocaulon sulanum is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon sulanum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Eriocaulon sulanum
Eriocaulon sulanum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including in India, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Eriocaulon sulanum FAQ
What are the common names of Eriocaulon sulanum?
Sulan hat-grass
What is the habitat of Eriocaulon sulanum?
It is found in wet grasslands, swamps and marshes
What is the distribution of Eriocaulon sulanum?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar
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,