Eleocharis brevicollis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicollis
ID:
403831
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Kern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 117 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403163
Common Names
- Eleocharis brevicollis
- Short-necked Eleocharis
- Short-necked Eleocharis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis brevicollis (also called Short-Stalked Spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet soil, and grows to a height of up to 20 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis brevicollis is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used in aquariums as a substrate for aquatic plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis brevicollis has small, white flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Eleocharis brevicollis 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 brevicollis
Eleocharis brevicollis can be found in wet areas of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Eleocharis brevicollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis brevicollis?
Eleocharis brevicollis
What is the common name of Eleocharis brevicollis?
Short-stemmed Spikerush
Where is Eleocharis brevicollis found?
Eleocharis brevicollis 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
Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306722-1: 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].