Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
406329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Latz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 1: 343 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405661



Common Names

  • Papillose Spikerush
  • Papillose Spike Rush
  • Papillose Spike-Rush


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Description

Eleocharis papillosa (also called 'Papillose Spike-Rush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America, where it grows in wetland habitats. It is an herbaceous perennial with narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis papillosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used to make tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis papillosa has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis papillosa is a small, tufted, perennial grass that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the fall.

Where to Find Eleocharis papillosa

Eleocharis papillosa is native to Australia.

Eleocharis papillosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis palustromicrocarpa?

Eleocharis palustromicrocarpa

What is the family of Eleocharis palustromicrocarpa?

Cyperaceae

What is the origin of Eleocharis palustromicrocarpa?

Europe

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

Peter K. Latz (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Latz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307016-1: 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].