Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 19: 36 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414229
Common Names
- Eriocaulon tepicanum
- Tepicanum Eriocaulon
- Eriocaulon
Description
Eriocaulon tepicanum (also called Tepic pipewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in wet meadows and shallow water, and has a rosette of narrow, linear leaves. Its flowers are small and white, and are borne on a tall, thin stem.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon tepicanum is an ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriocaulon tepicanum has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon tepicanum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil in a bog garden. It can also be grown in a container with a soil-less medium such as gravel or sand.
Where to Find Eriocaulon tepicanum
Eriocaulon tepicanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Eriocaulon tepicanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon tepicanum?
Eriocaulon tepicanum
What is the common name of Eriocaulon tepicanum?
Tepic pipewort
What is the habitat of Eriocaulon tepicanum?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats
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,