Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arseniflora
ID:
794847

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.González, Tena & T.Alarcón

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 150 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794180

Common Names

  • Eleocharis arseniflora
  • Arseniflora Eleocharis
  • Arseniflora Spikerush

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Description

Eleocharis arseniflora (also called Arsenic-flowered Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis arseniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis arseniflora is small and white in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis arseniflora is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Eleocharis arseniflora

Eleocharis arseniflora is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Eleocharis arseniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis arseniflora?

Eleocharis arseniflora

What is the common name of Eleocharis arseniflora?

Arsenic spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis arseniflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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.
Jorge A. Tena-Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tena' in the authors string.
María Teresa Alarcón-Herrera (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Alarcón' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439268-2: 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].