Eriocaulon buergerianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eriocaulon chishingsanensis
• Eriocaulon whangii
• Eriocaulon pachypetalum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Poales and the family Eriocaulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Eriocauloon, and species name, Eriocauloon buergerianum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving eastward, the species is naturally established in the country of Japan. It can also be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eriocauloon buergerianum is characterized by its classification as a therophyte, a life strategy defined by its ability to complete its annual cycle through the production of seeds that allow it to survive unfavorable conditions. In terms of its structural growth habits, the plant functions as a therophyte within the broader ecological framework, ensuring rapid development from germination to seed dispersal during favorable seasonal windows. This life cycle is further specified by its growth form, which aligns with the therophyte category, emphasizing a seasonal existence where the vegetative body dies back after the reproductive phase, leaving dormant seeds to persist in the environment until the next period of suitable moisture and temperature.

Life form :

therophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eriocauloon buergerianum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative body. This plant functions as an independent organism, maintaining a life cycle free from parasitic relationships. It is a terrestrial species, typically found rooted in soil rather than growing as an epiphyte. In terms of its physical support, the plant is classified as self-supporting, meaning it does not require external structures to climb or ascend, instead maintaining its own upright or spreading herbaceous stature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eriocaulon buergerianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hispidulin, Jaceosidin, Toralactone, apigenin.

Hispidulin

1. Journal of food and drug analysis

Jaceosidin

1. Journal of food and drug analysis

Toralactone

1. Journal of food and drug analysis

apigenin

1. Journal of food and drug analysis