Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acicularis
ID:
403202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 154 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402534

Common Names

  • Eleocharis acicularis
  • Acicularis Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis Acicularis

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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis acicularis submersa Ostenf. [unknown]
  • Scirpus acicularis submersa (Nilsson) Norman [unknown]
  • Eleocharis acicularis fluitans Döll [unknown]
  • Eleocharis acicularis acicularis [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis acicularis (also called Needle Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a slender stem and needle-like leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis acicularis is used in aquariums as a substrate for aquatic plants, and is also used in water gardens and as a soil amendment for gardens. It is also used in erosion control and as a biofilter for water purification.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis acicularis var. acicularis
Eleocharis acicularis var. porcata S.G.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis acicularis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis acicularis is a grass-like perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Eleocharis acicularis

Eleocharis acicularis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Eleocharis acicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis acicularis?

Eleocharis acicularis

What is the common name of Eleocharis acicularis?

Needle Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis acicularis?

Wetlands in North 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1169169-2: 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].