Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
thysanocephalum
ID:
414951

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Phillips

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 50: 734 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414283

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon
  • Pipewort
  • Thysanocephalum Pipewort

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Description

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum (also called Thysanocephalon Pipewort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to Sri Lanka. It grows in shallow, marshy habitats, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an astringent, and as a diuretic. It is also used as a dye and in the production of paper and textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocaulon thysanocephalum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eriocaulon thysanocephalum

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum is native to India and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon thysanocephalum?

Eriocaulon thysanocephalum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon thysanocephalum?

Thysanocephalous pipewort

What is the habitat of Eriocaulon thysanocephalum?

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,

References

Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:985599-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.