Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parodii
ID:
406353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires 34: 480 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405685



Common Names

  • Parodii Spikerush
  • Parodii Spike Rush
  • Parodii Spike-Rush


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Description

Eleocharis parodii (also called Parod's Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis parodii 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 parodii has small, white flowers. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis parodii is a hardy perennial grass that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Eleocharis parodii

Eleocharis parodii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in North America.

Eleocharis parodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis parodii?

Eleocharis parodii

What is the common name of Eleocharis parodii?

Parody's Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis parodii?

Eleocharis parodii is native to the Himalayas, from India to China

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

Manuel Barros (1880-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89784-2: 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].