Eleocharis nitida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
406061
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 8: 129 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405393
Common Names
- Nitida Spike-rush
- Nitida Spikerush
- Nitida Spikerushes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis nitida (also called Shiny Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a tufted habit and is covered in small, white flowers in summer. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis nitida is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis nitida has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in racemes. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis nitida is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to the United States. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Eleocharis nitida
Eleocharis nitida can be found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Eleocharis nitida FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Eleocharis nitida?
Eleocharis nitida prefers moist, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Eleocharis nitida?
Eleocharis nitida prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
What is the ideal light exposure for Eleocharis nitida?
Eleocharis nitida prefers full sun.
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89745-2: 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].