Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
403666

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 127 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402998

Common Names

  • Eleocharis bahiensis
  • Bahia Spikerush
  • Bahia Spike-rush

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Description

Eleocharis bahiensis (also called Bahia Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in wet areas, marshes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis bahiensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis bahiensis has small, white flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis bahiensis is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in water up to 2 feet deep and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).

Where to Find Eleocharis bahiensis

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

Eleocharis bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis bahiensis?

Eleocharis bahiensis

What is the common name of Eleocharis bahiensis?

Bahia Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis bahiensis?

Freshwater wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276433-2: 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].