Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
retroflexa
ID:
406541

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 165 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405873



Common Names

  • Eleocharis Retroflexa
  • Curved Spikerush
  • Retroflex Spikerush


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Synonyms

  • Chaetocyperus polymorphus depauperatus Liebm. [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis retroflexa (also called Spreading Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis retroflexa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis retroflexa sub. chaetaria (Roem. & Schult.) T.Koyama
Eleocharis retroflexa sub. retroflexa
Eleocharis retroflexa sub. subtilissima (Nelmes) Lye
Eleocharis retroflexa sub. depressa Zavaro & Pabón

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis retroflexa has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis retroflexa is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in clumps up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until they have established. Once established, they can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Eleocharis retroflexa

Eleocharis retroflexa is a species of plant native to the United States and Canada.

Eleocharis retroflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis retroflexa?

Eleocharis retroflexa

What is the common name of Eleocharis retroflexa?

Retrorse spike-rush

What is the growth habit of Eleocharis retroflexa?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73589-3: 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].