Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
myogiensis
ID:
1593321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yashiro

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 92: 162 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047991



Common Names

  • Eleocharis myogiensis
  • Myogien's Spikerush
  • Myogiensis Spikerush


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Description

Eleocharis myogiensis (also called Myogi Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has a slender, triangular stem, up to 15 cm tall, with a few leaves. It is native to Japan and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis myogiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis myogiensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis myogiensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. It can tolerate some shade and is drought tolerant once established. It is best to water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

Where to Find Eleocharis myogiensis

Eleocharis myogiensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Eleocharis myogiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis myogiensis?

Eleocharis myogiensis

What is the family of Eleocharis myogiensis?

Cyperaceae

Where is Eleocharis myogiensis found?

It is found in India

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165342-1: 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].