Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bella
ID:
403694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Piper) Svenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 31: 201 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403026

Common Names

  • Eleocharis bella
  • Bella Spikerush
  • Bella Spike-rush

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Description

Eleocharis bella (also called Beautiful Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows in dense tufts of slender, erect stems. Its leaves are reduced to sheaths and its flowers are small and white. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis bella is a perennial grass that is often used in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and flowers which make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis bella has small white flowers with three petals. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled appearance. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis bella is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eleocharis bella

Eleocharis bella is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Eleocharis bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis bella?

Eleocharis bella

What is the common name of Eleocharis bella?

Bella Eleocharis

Where is Eleocharis bella native to?

China

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

Henry Knute Svenson (1897-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svenson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89591-2: 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].