Eleocharis subangulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subangulata
ID:
406847
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 46: 66 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406179
Common Names
- Eleocharis Subangulata
- Subangular Spike Rush
- Subangular Spikerush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis subangulata (also called Subangular Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to North America. It is a perennial grass-like plant with a tuft of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis subangulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The roots of this plant are edible and can be used in soups and stews.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis subangulata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis subangulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Eleocharis subangulata
Eleocharis subangulata is native to North America and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.
Eleocharis subangulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis subangulata?
Eleocharis subangulata
What is the common name of Eleocharis subangulata?
Subangular spikerush
What type of plant is Eleocharis subangulata?
Perennial herb
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
Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307131-1: 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].