Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
albibracteata
ID:
403424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Meyen ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 143 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402756

Common Names

  • Eleocharis albibracteata
  • White-bracted Eleocharis
  • White-bracted Eleocharis Plant

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Description

Eleocharis albibracteata (also called White-bracted Spikerush, White-bracted Spike-rush, and White-bracted Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis albibracteata is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis albibracteata var. albibracteata
Eleocharis albibracteata var. nubigena (C.B.Clarke) Boros

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Eleocharis albibracteata has small white flowers with 3 petals. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis albibracteata is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It 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 albibracteata

Eleocharis albibracteata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Eleocharis albibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis albibracteata?

Eleocharis albibracteata

Where is Eleocharis albibracteata found?

It is found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America

What is the growth habit of Eleocharis albibracteata?

It is an annual or perennial grass-like herb

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306652-1: 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].