Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
1306295

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Trevis. & Boldrini

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 239 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318749



Common Names

  • Eleocharis
  • Rio Grande Eleocharis
  • Riograndensis


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Description

Eleocharis riograndensis (also called Eleocharis riograndensis, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear, lanceolate and up to 15 cm long. It is found in shallow waters, swamps and marshes, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis riograndensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis riograndensis is a white color, with a long, slender stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis riograndensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Eleocharis riograndensis

Eleocharis riograndensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Eleocharis riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis riograndensis?

Eleocharis riograndensis

What type of plant is Eleocharis riograndensis?

A perennial sedge

Where is Eleocharis riograndensis native to?

South America

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

Ilsi Iob Boldrini (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boldrini' in the authors string.
Rafael Trevisan (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Trevis.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147567-1: 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].