Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
melanomphala
ID:
1302470

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 24 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301808



Common Names

  • Eleocharis melanomphala
  • Melanomphala Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis


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Description

Eleocharis melanomphala (also called Black-Stemmed Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wetland habitats. It is a tall, tufted perennial with a short rhizome. The leaves are linear and have a black midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis melanomphala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eleocharis melanomphala are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis melanomphala is a perennial grass that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Eleocharis melanomphala

Eleocharis melanomphala can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

Eleocharis melanomphala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis melanomphala?

Eleocharis melanomphala

What is the common name of Eleocharis melanomphala?

Black-stemmed Spikerush

What is the family of Eleocharis melanomphala?

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

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:89708-2: 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].