Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
405774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 312 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405106



Common Names

  • Eleocharis microcarpa
  • Small-Fruited Spikerush
  • Spikerush


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Synonyms

  • Scirpus paracicularis C.Wright ex R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, grass-like leaves and grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis microcarpa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis microcarpa var. filiculmis Torr.
Eleocharis microcarpa var. microcarpa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Eleocharis microcarpa is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Eleocharis microcarpa is native to the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Eleocharis microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis microcarpa?

Eleocharis microcarpa

What is the common name of Eleocharis microcarpa?

Small-fruited Spikerush

What type of plant is Eleocharis microcarpa?

Grass-like herb

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306948-1: 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].