Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
abnorma
ID:
403191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.D.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 7(2): 124 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402523



Common Names

  • Eleocharis abnorma
  • Abnorma Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis Abnorma


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Description

Eleocharis abnorma (also called Abnormal Spikerush, Abnormal Spike-rush, and Abnormal Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis abnorma is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis abnorma has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis abnorma is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Eleocharis abnorma

Eleocharis abnorma can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Eleocharis abnorma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis abnorma?

Eleocharis abnorma

What is the common name of Eleocharis abnorma?

Abnormal Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis abnorma?

Wetlands in North America

Species in the Eleocharis genus

Eleocharis abnorma, Eleocharis acicularis, Eleocharis acuta, Eleocharis acutangula, Eleocharis aestuum, Eleocharis albibracteata, Eleocharis albida, Eleocharis alveolata, Eleocharis alveolatoides, Eleocharis amazonica, Eleocharis andamanensis, Eleocharis angolensis, Eleocharis antunesii, Eleocharis argentina, Eleocharis argyrolepis, Eleocharis atricha, Eleocharis atropurpurea, Eleocharis atrospiculata, Eleocharis attenuata, Eleocharis aurea, Eleocharis ayacuchensis, Eleocharis bahamensis, Eleocharis bahiensis, Eleocharis baldwinii, Eleocharis barrosii, Eleocharis bella, Eleocharis bernardina, Eleocharis bifida, Eleocharis blakeana, Eleocharis bolanderi, Eleocharis bonariensis, Eleocharis brachycarpa, Eleocharis brainii, Eleocharis brasiliensis, Eleocharis brassii, Eleocharis braunii, Eleocharis brevicollis, Eleocharis brittonii, Eleocharis bulbosa, Eleocharis caduca, Eleocharis caespitosissima, Eleocharis callensii, Eleocharis cancellata, Eleocharis canindeyuensis, Eleocharis capillacea, Eleocharis carniolica, Eleocharis cellulosa, Eleocharis chamaegyne, Eleocharis coloradoensis, Eleocharis columbiensis,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Yao Dong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.D.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931851-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].