Eleocharis choseiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
choseiensis
ID:
1324720
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yashiro
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 86: 214 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337174
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Eleocharis choseiensis (also called Chosei's Eleocharis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass found in East Asia. It has small, grass-like leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is native to Japan, and is found growing in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis choseiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis choseiensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Eleocharis choseiensis is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Eleocharis choseiensis
Eleocharis choseiensis is found in the wetlands of Japan.
Eleocharis choseiensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis choseiensis?
Eleocharis choseiensis is native to the temperate grasslands of East Asia.
What is the size of Eleocharis choseiensis?
Eleocharis choseiensis is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 10 cm.
What is the flowering period of Eleocharis choseiensis?
Eleocharis choseiensis typically flowers in the summer and fall months.
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
Katsuhiro Yashiro (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yashiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132893-1: 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].