Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bonariensis
ID:
403779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 398 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403111

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Bonariensis
  • Bonariensis Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis of Bonariensis

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Description

Eleocharis bonariensis (also called Bonariensis spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to South America, 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 bonariensis 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 bonariensis 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 bonariensis 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 bonariensis

Eleocharis bonariensis is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, usually at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Eleocharis bonariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis bonariensis?

Eleocharis bonariensis

What type of plant is Eleocharis bonariensis?

Sedge

Where does Eleocharis bonariensis grow?

South 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306715-1: 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].