Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fennica
ID:
404734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Palla ex Kneuck.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 7: 212 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404066

Common Names

  • Finnish Spike-rush
  • Finnish Spikerush
  • Finnish Spikerush

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Synonyms

  • Eleocharis fennica fennica [unknown]
  • Eleocharis uniglumis fennica (Palla) T.V.Egorova [unknown]

Description

Eleocharis fennica (also called Fenn's Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis fennica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis fennica var. sareptana (Zinserl.) Zinserl.
Eleocharis fennica var. fennica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis fennica has small white flowers, with seeds that are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis fennica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, sandy soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the soil before planting to ensure optimal growth.

Where to Find Eleocharis fennica

Eleocharis fennica is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Eleocharis fennica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis fennica?

Eleocharis fennica

What is the common name of Eleocharis fennica?

Finnish Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis fennica?

Moist meadows, marshes, and bogs

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

Johann Andreas Kneucker (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kneuck.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306818-1: 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].