Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
woodsonianum
ID:
415428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 268 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414760

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon woodsonianum
  • Woodson's Pipewort
  • Woodson's Hatpin Grass

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Description

Eriocaulon woodsonianum (also called 'Woods' Hat Pin Grass' and 'Woods' Hatpin Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocaulon woodsonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to provide shade and shelter for other plants, as well as to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriocaulon woodsonianum has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocaulon woodsonianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers, or in the ground. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Eriocaulon woodsonianum

Eriocaulon woodsonianum is native to India and can be found in gardens, parks, and other cultivated areas.

Eriocaulon woodsonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon woodsonianum?

Eriocaulon woodsonianum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon woodsonianum?

Woodson's pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon woodsonianum?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs

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:94563-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.