Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minuta
ID:
405854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 503 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405186



Common Names

  • Eleocharis minuta
  • Tiny Spikerush
  • Spikerush


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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis ochreata humilis (Boeck.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis minuta (also called Minute 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 minuta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis minuta has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis minuta is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Rooting hormone can be applied to the divisions to encourage root development.

Where to Find Eleocharis minuta

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

Eleocharis minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis minuta?

Eleocharis minuta

What is the common name of Eleocharis minuta?

Little Spikerush

What is the natural range of Eleocharis minuta?

North America

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306954-1: 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].