Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
limosa
ID:
405456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 87 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404788



Common Names

  • Limosa Spikerush
  • Limosa Spike-Sedge
  • Limosa Spikerush Sedge


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Description

Eleocharis limosa (also called Mud Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis limosa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to filter water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis limosa has a small, greenish-brown flower that is usually found near the surface of the water. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single root and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis limosa is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It grows best in full sun and moist soil. It is best grown in containers or in shallow water. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as the seeds are very small and difficult to handle.

Where to Find Eleocharis limosa

Eleocharis limosa can be found in the United States.

Eleocharis limosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis limosa?

Eleocharis limosa

What is the common name of Eleocharis limosa?

Limestone Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis limosa?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306908-1: 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].