Eleocharis angolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
403550
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Hess
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 63: 346 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402882
Common Names
- Eleocharis angolensis
- Angolensis Eleocharis
- Angolensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis angolensis (also called Star-spike Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in dense tufts. It is native to Angola, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It provides shelter and food for aquatic creatures, and its dense foliage helps to reduce algae growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eleocharis angolensis is a small, white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis angolensis is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes and replanting them in the spring. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. It can be grown in water up to a depth of 6 inches.
Where to Find Eleocharis angolensis
Eleocharis angolensis can be found in wetland habitats in tropical regions of Africa.
Eleocharis angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis angolensis?
Eleocharis angolensis
What is the common name of Eleocharis angolensis?
Angolan Spikerush
Where is Eleocharis angolensis found?
Eleocharis angolensis is found in wetland habitats in Angola.
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
Hans E. Hess (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Hess' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306669-1: 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].