Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
reznicekii
ID:
838084

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.González, D.J.Rosen, R.Carter & P.M.Peterson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 81: 36 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837419



Common Names

  • Eleocharis reznicekii
  • Reznicek's Eleocharis
  • Reznicekii Eleocharis


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Description

Eleocharis reznicekii (also called Reznicek's Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has a tuft of slender, triangular leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis reznicekii is a perennial grass that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis reznicekii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis reznicekii is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eleocharis reznicekii

Eleocharis reznicekii is native to Central America and can be found in wetland habitats.

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

María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
James Richard Carter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Carter' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
David J. Rosen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rosen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447009-2: 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].