Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cubangensis
ID:
404295

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Hess

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 62: 339 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403627

Common Names

  • Cuban Spike-rush
  • Cuban Spikerush
  • Cuban Bristle-grass

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Description

Eleocharis cubangensis (also called Spiny spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Central America. It has thin, cylindrical stems and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water in ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis cubangensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and gardens. It is also used as a food source for some aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis cubangensis has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis cubangensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower less in these conditions. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Eleocharis cubangensis

Eleocharis cubangensis is found in wetland habitats in North America, South America, and Eurasia.

Eleocharis cubangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis cubangensis?

Eleocharis cubangensis

What is the family of Eleocharis cubangensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Eleocharis cubangensis?

Cuban Spikerush

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

Hans E. Hess (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Hess' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306772-1: 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].