Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acutangula
ID:
403384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 91 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402716



Common Names

  • Eleocharis acutangula
  • Spike Rush
  • Needle Spike Rush


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Description

Eleocharis acutangula (also called Sharp-angled Spikerush, Sharp-angled Spike-rush, and Sharp-angled 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 acutangula is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis acutangula sub. acutangula
Eleocharis acutangula sub. breviseta D.J.Rosen
Eleocharis acutangula sub. neotropica D.J.Rosen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis acutangula has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis acutangula is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Eleocharis acutangula

Eleocharis acutangula is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Eleocharis acutangula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis acutangula?

Eleocharis acutangula

What are the common names of Eleocharis acutangula?

Acutangula, Acutangula, and Acutangula

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis acutangula?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157356-3: 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].