Eleocharis divaricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
1546179
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Keskin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Frontiers Life Sci. Relat. Technol. 2(1): 10 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026877
Common Names
- Eleocharis divaricata
- Divaricata Eleocharis
- Divaricata Star-Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis divaricata (also called Eleocharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It is a perennial herb with erect or decumbent stems and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady places in the temperate regions of North America.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis divaricata is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis divaricata has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis divaricata is a small, tufted perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from division, carefully divide the clump and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Eleocharis divaricata
Eleocharis divaricata can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Eleocharis divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis divaricata?
Eleocharis divaricata
What is the common name of Eleocharis divaricata?
Spreading Spikerush
What type of soil does Eleocharis divaricata prefer?
Eleocharis divaricata prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77301982-1: 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].