Eleocharis wilkensii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilkensii
ID:
623110
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuyler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 423: 4 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000622442
Common Names
- Eleocharis wilkensii
- Wilkens' Spike Rush
- Wilkens' Spikerush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis wilkensii (also called Wilken's Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in wet soils, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis wilkensii is a grass-like plant that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has attractive, light green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eleocharis wilkensii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis wilkensii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eleocharis wilkensii
Eleocharis wilkensii can be found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Eleocharis wilkensii FAQ
What is Eleocharis wilkensii's common name?
Wilkens' Spikerush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis wilkensii?
Wet meadows, marshes, and swamps
What is the optimal soil pH for Eleocharis wilkensii?
6.0-7.5
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
Alfred Ernest Schuyler (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuyler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176762-1: 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].