Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cellulosa
ID:
404017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 298 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403349



Common Names

  • Cellulosa Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis cellulosa
  • Eleocharis


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Description

Eleocharis cellulosa (also called Slender Spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with thin, cylindrical stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to North America, and it is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis cellulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis cellulosa has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis cellulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Eleocharis cellulosa

Eleocharis cellulosa can be found in wetland habitats in parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Eleocharis cellulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis cellulosa?

Eleocharis cellulosa

What is the common name of Eleocharis cellulosa?

Cellulose Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis cellulosa?

Wetlands and marshes

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306744-1: 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].