Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lepta
ID:
405336

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 758 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404668



Common Names

  • Lepta Spikerush
  • Lepta Spike-Sedge
  • Lepta Spikerush Sedge


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Description

Eleocharis lepta (also called Dwarf Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis lepta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis lepta has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis lepta is a perennial species of sedge native to North America. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eleocharis lepta

Eleocharis lepta can be found in wet areas of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Eleocharis lepta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis lepta?

Eleocharis lepta

What is the common name of Eleocharis lepta?

Lept Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis lepta?

Marshes, swamps, and other wetland areas

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306897-1: 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].