Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
knutei
ID:
405191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabón & Zavaro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 42: 269 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404523

Common Names

  • Knute's Spikerush
  • Eleocharis
  • Spikerush

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Description

Eleocharis knutei (also called Knute's Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a creeping rhizome and short stems. It is native to Africa, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis knutei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis knutei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis knutei is a perennial species of sedge native to North America. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eleocharis knutei

Eleocharis knutei is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Eleocharis knutei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis knutei?

Eleocharis knutei is typically found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

What type of soil does Eleocharis knutei prefer?

Eleocharis knutei prefers moist, acidic soil with plenty of organic matter.

What is the best way to propagate Eleocharis knutei?

Eleocharis knutei can be propagated by seed or division.

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

Carlos Alberto Zavaro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zavaro' in the authors string.
Galo Pabón Garcés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabón' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305895-2: 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].