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Eriocaulon melanocephalum

Also known as: Eriocaulon lacustre Ruhland +2 more
  • Eriocaulon lacustre Ruhland
  • Eriocaulon melanocephalum f. longipes (Griseb.) Moldenke
  • Eriocaulon melanocephalum var. longipes Griseb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Eriocaulaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.

Eriocaulon melanocephalum is an aquatic herbaceous perennial within the Eriocaulaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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