Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
melanostachys
ID:
405719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(d'Urv.) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 68: 20 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405051



Common Names

  • Eleocharis melanostachys
  • Melanostachys Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis


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Description

Eleocharis melanostachys (also called Black-spike Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the wetlands of North America and Europe. It has thin, cylindrical stems and small, white flowers. It prefers shallow, still or slow-moving water and is often found in marshes, ponds, and other wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis melanostachys is a low-growing, evergreen grass that is often used in landscaping. It is a great choice for ground cover, containers, and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis melanostachys is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis melanostachys is a perennial, grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is often found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eleocharis melanostachys

Eleocharis melanostachys is native to North America and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Eleocharis melanostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis melanostachys?

Eleocharis melanostachys

What is the common name of Eleocharis melanostachys?

Eleocharis melanostachys

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis melanostachys?

Tropical rainforest

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:89709-2: 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].