Eriocaulon cinereum

Taxonomy and growth

Family

Eriocaulaceae

Genus

Eriocaulon

Life cycle

annual

Flower type

hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Diuretic, febrifuge and ophthalmic^[2].

Environment

Range

E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.

Habitat

Rice fields at elevations of 1700 - 2000 metres^[1]. Damp shady places^[2]. Rice fields, valleys, and damp soils from near sea level to 1200 metres^[3].

Light

full sun

Shade tolerance

light shade

Water

moderate

Soil textures

sandy, loamy, clay

Soil pH

acid, neutral, alkaline

Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil

No

Drought

intolerant

Propagation

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Cultivation

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None known

References

1. Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh 1976-00-00

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2. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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3. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

   • Flora of China
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