Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alveolatoides
ID:
403484

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.González & Reznicek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 356 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402816

Common Names

  • Eleocharis alveolatoides
  • Alveolatoides Eleocharis
  • Alveolatoides

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Description

Eleocharis alveolatoides (also called Star-spike Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in dense tufts. It is native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis alveolatoides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It provides shelter and food for aquatic creatures, and its dense foliage helps to reduce algae growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis alveolatoides is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes and replanting them in the spring. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. It can be grown in water up to a depth of 6 inches.

Where to Find Eleocharis alveolatoides

Eleocharis alveolatoides can be found in tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Eleocharis alveolatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis alveolatoides?

Eleocharis alveolatoides

What is the common name of Eleocharis alveolatoides?

Bubble-like spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis alveolatoides?

It is found in wet areas 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

María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
Anton Albert Reznicek (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reznicek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307021-2: 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].