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ashy pipewort
Scientific Name: Eriocaulon cinereum
Family: Eriocaulaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Eriocaulon cinereum: Ashy Pipewort
Eriocaulon cinereum, commonly known as Ashy Pipewort, is a species of plant often used as a foreground plant in aquariums.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Eriocaulon cinereum R. Br.
- Common Name: Ashy Pipewort
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
- Family: Eriocaulaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Eriocaulon amboense Schinz
- Eriocaulon ciliiflorum F.Muell.
- Related ITIS Name: Eriocaulon cinereum R. Br. (TSN 39197)
Distribution and Habitat
- Not native to California, United States.
- Found in wetland ecosystems.
- Reported presence in Delaware, United States.
- Also found in Asia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It can be either an annual or a perennial plant.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite, containing both male and female organs.
- Low-growing plant.
Ecological role
- Suitable for light conditions.
Other Information
- USDA Hardiness Zone: Coming soon.
Resources
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Eriocaulon cinereum.
- USDA PLANTS database.
- CalPhotos.
Quirky Facts
- While commonly referred to as "Ashy Pipewort", this name may not be universally recognized in all aquarium hobbyist communities.
- Considered a challenging plant to grow in aquariums, requiring low KH (carbonate hardness).