Eleocharis cuatrecasasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
836131
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.González & P.M.Peterson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 170 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835466
Common Names
- Eleocharis Cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Eleocharis
- Eleocharis Cuatrecasasii
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Eleocharis cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasasii Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Caribbean. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in moist, grassy areas, often in the shade of shrubs and trees.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii has a white flower with a yellow center and a pinkish-purple lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a rosette pattern.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii is a terrestrial or lithophytic sedge native to Colombia. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Eleocharis cuatrecasasii
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis cuatrecasasii?
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii
What type of plant is Eleocharis cuatrecasasii?
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii is a sedge.
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis cuatrecasasii?
Eleocharis cuatrecasasii is native to 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
María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77094554-1: 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].