Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
xeranthemum
ID:
415434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 29 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414766

Common Names

  • Eriocaulon xeranthemum
  • Xeranthemum Pipewort
  • Xeranthemum Hatpin Grass

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Description

Eriocaulon xeranthemum (also called 'Xeranthemum Hat Pin Grass' and 'Xeranthemum 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 xeranthemum 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 xeranthemum 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 xeranthemum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps. It prefers partial shade 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 xeranthemum

Eriocaulon xeranthemum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Eriocaulon xeranthemum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocaulon xeranthemum?

Eriocaulon xeranthemum

What is the common name of Eriocaulon xeranthemum?

Xeranthemum pipewort

What is the natural habitat of Eriocaulon xeranthemum?

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,