Eleocharis albida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
403449
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 304 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402781
Common Names
- Eleocharis albida
- White Eleocharis
- White Eleocharis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis albida (also called White Spikerush, White Spike-rush, and White 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 albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Eleocharis albida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis albida is a perennial grass that prefers moist soil and full sun. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Eleocharis albida
Eleocharis albida is native to temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Eleocharis albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis albida?
Eleocharis albida
Where is Eleocharis albida found?
It is found in wetland areas in Europe, Asia, and North America
What is the growth habit of Eleocharis albida?
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
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306653-1: 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].