Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
olivaceonux
ID:
406188

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 705 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405520



Common Names

  • Eleocharis olivaceonux
  • Olivaceonux Eleocharis
  • Olivaceonux


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Description

Eleocharis olivaceonux (also called 'Olivaceonux 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 olivaceonux is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to prevent soil erosion. It can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis olivaceonux has small, white flowers, small, round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis olivaceonux is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to the United States. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eleocharis olivaceonux

Eleocharis olivaceonux is native to North America, from Alaska to California, and east to the Great Lakes region.

Eleocharis olivaceonux FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis olivaceonux?

Eleocharis olivaceonux

What is the common name of Eleocharis olivaceonux?

Olive Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis olivaceonux?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet depressions in the northern United States and Canada.

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:301151-2: 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].