Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
steinbachii
ID:
838093

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Rosen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 378 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837428



Common Names

  • Eleocharis steinbachii
  • Steinbach's Eleocharis
  • Steinbachii Eleocharis


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Description

Eleocharis steinbachii (also called Steinbach'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 steinbachii 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 steinbachii 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 steinbachii is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eleocharis steinbachii

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

Eleocharis steinbachii FAQ

What is the common name of Eleocharis steinbachii?

Steinbach's spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis steinbachii?

Wetlands

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis steinbachii?

Eleocharis steinbachii

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

David J. Rosen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Rosen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448142-2: 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].