Status:
valid
Authors:
Mereles
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 190 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404328
Common Names
- Eleocharis Grossimucronata
- Grossimucronata Eleocharis
- Eleocharis Grossimucronata Red
Description
Eleocharis grossimucronata (also called Large-tipped 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 grossimucronata 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 grossimucronata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis grossimucronata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Eleocharis grossimucronata
Eleocharis grossimucronata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Eleocharis grossimucronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis grossimucronata?
Eleocharis grossimucronata
What are the ideal water parameters for Eleocharis grossimucronata?
pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 1-5, temperature 22-28°C
What is the ideal lighting for Eleocharis grossimucronata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433941-2: 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].