Eleocharis konkanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
konkanensis
ID:
1332637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chandore, Borude, Kambale & S.R.Yadav
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 252: 154 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345091
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Eleocharis konkanensis (also called Konkan Eleocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, where it is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis konkanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis konkanensis has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis konkanensis can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Both seed and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Eleocharis konkanensis
Eleocharis konkanensis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Eleocharis konkanensis FAQ
What is the common name of Eleocharis konkanensis?
Konkan Eleocharis
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis konkanensis?
Eleocharis konkanensis
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis konkanensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Arun Nivrutti Chandore (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chandore' in the authors string.
Sharad Suresh Kambale: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kambale' in the authors string.
Devidas B. Borude: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borude' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153858-1: 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].