Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
406110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 89 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405442



Common Names

  • Spike-rush
  • Spikerush
  • Spikerush Spike-rush


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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis obtusa obtusa [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis obtusa (also called Obtuse 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 obtusa 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 obtusa has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis obtusa is a hardy perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Eleocharis obtusa

Eleocharis obtusa can be found in the wetlands of Nigeria.

Eleocharis obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis obtusa?

Eleocharis obtusa

What is the common name of Eleocharis obtusa?

Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis obtusa?

Bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30094385-2: 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].