Eriocaulon africanum
Also known as: Eriocaulon antunesii Engl. & Ruhland +6 more
- Eriocaulon antunesii Engl. & Ruhland
- Eriocaulon malaissei Moldenke
- Eriocaulon natalense Schinz
- Eriocaulon parvistoloniferum Kimp.
- Eriocaulon stoloniferum Welw. ex Rendle
- Eriocaulon woodii N.E.Br.
- Eriocaulon woodii var. minor Ruhland
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Eriocaulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte or hydroperennial.
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Eriocaulon africanum is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Eriocaulaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Eriocaulon is notably large, comprising more than 450 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe