Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
blakeana
ID:
403749

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & O.D.Evans

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 4: 70 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403081

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Blakeana
  • Blakeana Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis of Blakeana

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Description

Eleocharis blakeana (also called Blake's spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the United States, and is found in moist, sunny meadows and along streams. It is an annual grass that grows up to 1 meter tall, with thin leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis blakeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis blakeana has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis blakeana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eleocharis blakeana

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

Eleocharis blakeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis blakeana?

Eleocharis blakeana

What is the common name of Eleocharis blakeana?

Blake's spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis blakeana?

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

Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Obed David Evans (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Evans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306711-1: 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].