Eleocharis columbiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columbiensis
ID:
404090
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Mora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 12: 278 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403422
Common Names
- Columbiensis Eleocharis
- Eleocharis columbiensis
- Eleocharis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis columbiensis (also called Columbia 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 columbiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis columbiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis columbiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower less in these conditions. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Eleocharis columbiensis
Eleocharis columbiensis is native to the eastern United States, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Eleocharis columbiensis FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Eleocharis columbiensis?
Eleocharis columbiensis prefers a neutral soil, with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Eleocharis columbiensis?
Eleocharis columbiensis prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.
What is the optimal light requirement for Eleocharis columbiensis?
Eleocharis columbiensis prefers full sun or partial shade.
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
Luis Eduardo Mora-Osejo (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Mora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89618-2: 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].