Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
equisetiformis
ID:
404637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meinsh.) B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rastitel'n. Turkestana : 165 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403969



Common Names

  • Horsetail Spike-rush
  • Horsetail Spikerush
  • Horsetail Spikerush


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Description

Eleocharis equisetiformis (also called Horsetail Spike-Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in wet, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis equisetiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It provides a natural look to the aquarium and also helps in providing oxygen to the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis equisetiformis has small white flowers, with seeds that are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Eleocharis equisetiformis: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Eleocharis equisetiformis

Eleocharis equisetiformis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in Europe and Asia.

Eleocharis equisetiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis equisetiformis?

Eleocharis equisetiformis

What is the common name of Eleocharis equisetiformis?

Horsetail Spike-rush

What is the family of Eleocharis equisetiformis?

Cyperaceae

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

Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308703-1: 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].