Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
405064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 91 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404396

Common Names

  • Intermedia Eleocharis
  • Eleocharis
  • Intermedia

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Description

Eleocharis intermedia (also called Intermediate Spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It has a creeping growth habit, with thin, needle-like leaves that are arranged in whorls. It prefers to grow in shallow, still water, such as ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis intermedia has a small, greenish-brown flower that is usually found near the surface of the water. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single root and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis intermedia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Eleocharis intermedia

Eleocharis intermedia is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Eleocharis intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis intermedia?

Eleocharis intermedia

What is the common name of Eleocharis intermedia?

Intermediate Spike-rush

What is the growth habit of Eleocharis intermedia?

It is an aquatic plant with creeping rhizomes and erect stems.

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324288-2: 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].