Erioscirpus comosus
(Wall.) Palla
Cyperaceae
Often treated as Eriophorum comosum (Wall.) Nees in floras, this species was moved to the genus Erioscirpus in 2012[
1961- Title
- Phylogenetic position of the Himalayan genus Erioscirpus (Cyperaceae) inferred from DNA sequence data
- Publication
- Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2012, 170, 1-11
- Author
- Yano O. et al
- Website
- http://10.1111/j.1095-8339.2012.01255.x
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Eriophorum arundinaceum Nees
Eriophorum cannabina Royle
Eriophorum comosum (Wall.) Nees
Scirpus comosus Wall.
Scirpus elongatus Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Trichophorum comosum (Wall.) A.Dietr.
Common Name:
General Information
Erioscirpus comosus is a densely clump-forming, grass-like plant with a creeping, rhizomatous rootstock; it can grow around 14 - 78cm tall[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
Asia - southern Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern and eastern China, Vietnam
Habitat
Dry rocky slopes in valleys[
1961- Title
- Phylogenetic position of the Himalayan genus Erioscirpus (Cyperaceae) inferred from DNA sequence data
- Publication
- Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2012, 170, 1-11
- Author
- Yano O. et al
- Website
- http://10.1111/j.1095-8339.2012.01255.x
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
]. Crevices on rock or cliffs, grassland slopes; at elevations from 500 - 2,800 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Erioscirpus comosus grows in subtropical regions and warm temperate regions from southwest Asia to the Himalayas and China[
1961- Title
- Phylogenetic position of the Himalayan genus Erioscirpus (Cyperaceae) inferred from DNA sequence data
- Publication
- Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2012, 170, 1-11
- Author
- Yano O. et al
- Website
- http://10.1111/j.1095-8339.2012.01255.x
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
]
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The fibrous leaves are employed locally in India for making twine and cordage[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
]
The leaves are used in the manufacture of ropes for making rope bridges[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. They are strong, but not durable, and need to be renewed every 12 months or so[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. The leaves of this species form only a small proportion of the leaves used in making the rope, the grass Eulaliopsis binata (Retz.) C.E.Hubb., is the main species used[
387- Title
- Economic Products of India. Volume 1.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Watt. G.
- Publisher
- Government of India: Calcutta.
- Year
- 1883
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Although over 100 years old, it still contains a wealth of information on useful plants. Many of the botanical names have been changed since then, so you have to check for up to date names. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
Division
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