Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kamtschatica
ID:
405133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kamtschatka 1: 207 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404465



Common Names

  • Kamtschatica Spikerush
  • Eleocharis
  • Spikerush


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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis kamtschatica komarovii (Zinserl.) A.E.Kozhevn. [unknown]
  • Eleocharis kamtschatica kamtschatica [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis kamtschatica (also called the Kamchatka Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a creeping rhizome and short stems. It is native to East Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis kamtschatica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis kamtschatica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis kamtschatica is a fast-growing, aquatic perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the pond.

Where to Find Eleocharis kamtschatica

Eleocharis kamtschatica can be found in wet areas of Russia and Japan.

Eleocharis kamtschatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis kamtschatica?

Eleocharis kamtschatica

What type of plant is Eleocharis kamtschatica?

A flowering plant

Where is Eleocharis kamtschatica native to?

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89683-2: 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].