Eleocharis brachycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpa
ID:
403787
Status:
valid
Authors:
Svenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 31: 200 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403119
Common Names
- Eleocharis Brachycarpa
- Brachycarpa Eleocharis
- Eleocharis of Brachycarpa
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Eleocharis brachycarpa (also called Short-fruited 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 brachycarpa 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 brachycarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis brachycarpa 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 brachycarpa
Eleocharis brachycarpa can be found in wet areas of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Eleocharis brachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis brachycarpa?
Eleocharis brachycarpa
What is the common name of Eleocharis brachycarpa?
Short-fruited Spikerush
Where is Eleocharis brachycarpa found?
Eleocharis brachycarpa is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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:89598-2: 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].