[6] Based on specimen information "communicated from New South Wales in 1792, by John White, M. D.", this species was formally described using this name and in 1819 that was published scientifically by James E. Smith, London, in The Cyclopaedia.

[7] Eriocaulon scariosum is found across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

[13] This Advisory List is constructed from technical and scientific information and knowledge from a variety of botanic experts.

[7] The plant's distribution is commonly spread in eastern and central Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Northern Territory.

In the damp areas, Eriocaulon scariosum is often overlooked and inconspicuous as it is difficult to find due to its small size.

[18] This species was described with the name Eriocaulon scariosum, and it was published scientifically in The Cyclopedia by James E. Smith located in London.

[19] There are regional floral treatments and publications on Eriocaulon that facilitate information on the Australian genus.

The ontogenetic development of the floral features in the plant has been referenced by Phiiplis (1994) and Giulietti et al.

Coveny 11765 (BRI, DNA, NSW); Horse Swamp, Barrington Tops Plateau, 23 April 1994, P.G.

[20] Australian Capital Territotu: Smokers Flat, 13 March 1986, M. Gray 7117 (CANB, DNA, NSW).

[20] Vitoria: Kiewa Valley, Mount Beauty, 30 November 1987, R. Bates 12932 (AD); NE of Perry River bridge, 18 km ESE of Stratford, 6 May 1985, A.C. Beauglehole 79587 (CANB); Beechworth township, 25 June 1950, E.J.

The centres of diversity of Eriocaulon include Africa, the Indian subcontinent and South America.

[17] The species in the genus is mainly made up of small perennial herbs and are situated in shallow water or damp habitats.

[18] Within wet habitats, the abundance of Eriocaulon scariosum is determined by the occurrence of fire, water levels and other contesting plants such as grasses.

[23] The Eriocaulon species has become a more recurrent plant because their threats and requirements to grow has been studied and more understood.

In order for the plants to grow better and more easily, the substrate levels for the environment needs to be soft water with substantiating CO2.