Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
403764

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 392 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403096

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Bolanderi
  • Bolanderi Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis of Bolanderi

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Description

Eleocharis bolanderi (also called Bolander'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 bolanderi 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 bolanderi 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 bolanderi can be propagated by division or by seed. 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 bolanderi

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

Eleocharis bolanderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis bolanderi?

Eleocharis bolanderi

What type of plant is Eleocharis bolanderi?

Sedge

Where does Eleocharis bolanderi grow?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306713-1: 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].