Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
uniglumis
ID:
406984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 88 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406316



Common Names

  • One-awned Spikerush
  • One-awned Spike Rush
  • One-awned Spikerushes


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Description

Eleocharis uniglumis (also called Uniglumis Spike-rush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a tufted habit and is found in grasslands and savannas. Its leaves are narrow and its flowers are small and green.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis uniglumis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in wetland areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis uniglumis sub. septentrionalis (Zinserl.) T.V.Egorova
Eleocharis uniglumis sub. uniglumis
Eleocharis uniglumis sub. sterneri Strandh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis uniglumis has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in the middle. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf at the top. The seed is small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis uniglumis is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant that grows in moist soils and is often found in wetlands. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be planted in the spring. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Eleocharis uniglumis

Eleocharis uniglumis is found in wetland areas, marshes, and other moist areas in the northern hemisphere.

Eleocharis uniglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis uniglumis?

Eleocharis uniglumis

What is the common name of Eleocharis uniglumis?

One-awned Spikerush

What is the family of Eleocharis uniglumis?

Cyperaceae

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307177-1: 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].