Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
argentina
ID:
403598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 12: 5 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402930



Common Names

  • Eleocharis argentina
  • Argentina Eleocharis
  • Argentina


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Description

Eleocharis argentina (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 South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis argentina 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

Eleocharis argentina has small, white flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis argentina 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 argentina

Eleocharis argentina can be found in wetland habitats in tropical regions of South America.

Eleocharis argentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis argentina?

Eleocharis argentina

What is the common name of Eleocharis argentina?

Argentine Spikerush

Where is Eleocharis argentina found?

Eleocharis argentina is found in wetland habitats in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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

Manuel Barros (1880-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306679-1: 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].