Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obicis
ID:
406087

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & O.D.Evans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 71 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405419



Common Names

  • Obicis Spikerush
  • Eleocharis Obicis
  • Obicis Spikerush


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Description

Eleocharis obicis (also called Obic's Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis obicis is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are all edible and can be used in salads, jams, and jellies. The plant is also used to make a tea which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis obicis has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis obicis is a perennial grass that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Eleocharis obicis

Eleocharis obicis can be found in the wetlands of Nigeria.

Eleocharis obicis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis obicis?

Eleocharis obicis

What is the common name of Eleocharis obicis?

Obic's Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis obicis?

It is native to wetlands and moist areas in 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

Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Obed David Evans (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Evans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306991-1: 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].