Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 124 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414643
Common Names
- Eriocaulon vaupesense
- Vaupes Eriocaulon
- Vaupes Hatpin Grass
Description
Eriocaulon vaupesense (also called Vaupes Pipewort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America and Canada. It has a slender, grass-like stem and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow, still bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocaulon vaupesense has medicinal properties and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used to make paper and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocaulon vaupesense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocaulon vaupesense is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Eriocaulon vaupesense
Eriocaulon vaupesense can be found in wet, marshy areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Eriocaulon vaupesense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon vaupesense?
Eriocaulon vaupesense
What is the common name of Eriocaulon vaupesense?
Vaupesense Pipewort
What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon vaupesense?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
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,