Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ochrostachys
ID:
406162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 80 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405494



Common Names

  • Ochrostachys Spikerush
  • Eleocharis Ochrostachys
  • Ochrostachys Spikerush


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Synonyms

  • Scirpus laxifolius Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis ochrostachys (also called 'Ochrostachys Spikerush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass with yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis ochrostachys is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The leaves of Eleocharis ochrostachys can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis ochrostachys has white flowers with yellow spots, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis ochrostachys can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile, medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Division is done in the spring or fall and the divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eleocharis ochrostachys

Eleocharis ochrostachys is native to Japan and can be found in wetland habitats.

Eleocharis ochrostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis ochrostachys?

Eleocharis ochrostachys

What is the common name of Eleocharis ochrostachys?

Ochrostachys Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis ochrostachys?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306999-1: 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].