Eleocharis obtusetrigona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusetrigona
ID:
1404881
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl. & Nees) Steud.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 80 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417336
Common Names
- Eleocharis Obtusetrigona
- Obtusetrigona Eleocharis
- Eleocharis Blunt-Triangle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis obtusetrigona (also called Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like plant native to North America and Europe. It has short, thick, cylindrical stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis obtusetrigona is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eleocharis obtusetrigona is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis obtusetrigona is a perennial grass that is native to wetland areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Eleocharis obtusetrigona
Eleocharis obtusetrigona is native to Australia.
Eleocharis obtusetrigona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis obtusetrigona?
Eleocharis obtusetrigona
What type of plant is Eleocharis obtusetrigona?
It is a perennial grass
Where does Eleocharis obtusetrigona grow?
It grows in wetland areas
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:1106255-2: 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].