Eleocharis petasata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petasata
ID:
406422
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Zinserl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 589 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405754
Common Names
- Eleocharis Petasata
- Elephant Ear Spike Rush
- Star Grass
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Eleocharis petasata (also called 'Petasate Spikerush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It is native to South America and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis petasata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis petasata has small, white flowers, which are star-shaped and have three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Eleocharis petasata is a perennial grass that grows in moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be potted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Eleocharis petasata
Eleocharis petasata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Eleocharis petasata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis petasata?
Eleocharis petasata
What type of plant is Eleocharis petasata?
It is a type of sedge.
Where does Eleocharis petasata grow?
It is native to India.
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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Yuri Tsinzerling (1894-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinserl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307030-1: 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].