Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
viridans
ID:
407019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük. ex Osten

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Montevideo , ser. 2, 3: 175 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406351



Common Names

  • Viridans Spikerush
  • Viridans Spike Rush
  • Viridans Spike-Rush


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Description

Eleocharis viridans (also called 'Green Spike-rush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has thin, green stems and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas, usually near the edges of ponds or streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis viridans is a popular ornamental grass, often planted in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover or in containers, and is sometimes used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis viridans has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis viridans is a wetland species that can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Eleocharis viridans

Eleocharis viridans is native to Europe, where it is found in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.

Eleocharis viridans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis viridans?

Eleocharis viridans

What is the common name of Eleocharis viridans?

Virid Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis viridans?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Cornelius Osten (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89882-2: 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].