Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
grisea
ID:
404990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 194 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404322

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Grisea
  • Grisea Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis Grisea Red

Searching for Eleocharis grisea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eleocharis grisea (also called Grey Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, cylindrical leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or wet soil in ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis grisea is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control in wetland areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis grisea has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

Searching for Eleocharis grisea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis grisea is a stem plant that is easy to propagate by cutting the stems and replanting them. It prefers medium to high light and nutrient-rich substrate. It can be grown in a variety of aquariums, from low-tech to high-tech.

Where to Find Eleocharis grisea

Eleocharis grisea can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Eleocharis grisea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis grisea?

Eleocharis grisea

What are the ideal water parameters for Eleocharis grisea?

pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 1-5, temperature 22-28°C

What is the ideal lighting for Eleocharis grisea?

Moderate to high lighting

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89675-2: 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].