Eleocharis tucumanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tucumanensis
ID:
406975
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barros
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 12: 7 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406307
Common Names
- Tucuman Spikerush
- Tucuman Spike Rush
- Tucuman Spikerushes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis tucumanensis (also called Tucuman spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet soils and can be found in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis tucumanensis is a species of spikerush which is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis tucumanensis has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis tucumanensis is a perennial species of sedge native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant with a tufted habit and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Eleocharis tucumanensis
Eleocharis tucumanensis can be found in wetland areas, marshes, and other moist areas in the northern hemisphere.
Eleocharis tucumanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis tucumanensis?
Eleocharis tucumanensis
What type of plant is Eleocharis tucumanensis?
It is a sedge plant
Where is Eleocharis tucumanensis found?
It is found in wet areas of 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
Manuel Barros (1880-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307173-1: 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].