Eleocharis obpyriformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obpyriformis
ID:
406093
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.A.Simpson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 705 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405425
Common Names
- Obpyriformis Spikerush
- Eleocharis Obpyriformis
- Obpyriformis Spikerush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis obpyriformis (also called Obpyramidal 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 obpyriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover. It is also used to produce essential oils for perfumes and aromatherapy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis obpyriformis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis obpyriformis 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 obpyriformis
Eleocharis obpyriformis can be found in the wetlands of Nigeria.
Eleocharis obpyriformis FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Eleocharis obpyriformis?
Eleocharis obpyriformis prefers moist, sandy soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Eleocharis obpyriformis?
Eleocharis obpyriformis prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
What is the ideal light exposure for Eleocharis obpyriformis?
Eleocharis obpyriformis 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
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306806-2: 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].