Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laeviglumis
ID:
806397

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Trevis. & Boldrini

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 155 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805731



Common Names

  • Eleocharis laeviglumis
  • Smooth Spikerush
  • Smooth Spike Rush


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Description

Eleocharis laeviglumis (also called Eleocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in South East Asia. It has a creeping habit and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist soils and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis laeviglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis laeviglumis is white with a yellow center. The seed is oval and brown. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis laeviglumis is a species of aquatic grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by cuttings taken from the tips of the stems. Cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Eleocharis laeviglumis

Eleocharis laeviglumis is native to Brazil.

Eleocharis laeviglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis laeviglumis?

Eleocharis laeviglumis

What is the common name of Eleocharis laeviglumis?

Smooth spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis laeviglumis?

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

Ilsi Iob Boldrini (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boldrini' in the authors string.
Rafael Trevisan (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Trevis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442771-2: 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].