Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch. & Sav.) Palla
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 12: 40 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402965
Common Names
- Eleocharis attenuata
- Attenuata Eleocharis
- Attenuata
Description
Eleocharis attenuata (also called Slender Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa, and is found in moist habitats such as marshes, streams, and lakes. It has long, slender stems with narrow, linear leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. The flowers are small and white in color, and are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis attenuata is a grass-like plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eleocharis attenuata var. attenuata
Eleocharis attenuata var. erhizomatosa Tang & F.T.Wang
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, 3-petaled, with a yellow center. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: long, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis attenuata 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 attenuata
Eleocharis attenuata can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Eleocharis attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis attenuata?
Eleocharis attenuata
What is the common name of Eleocharis attenuata?
Slender spikerush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis attenuata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308694-1: 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].