Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo , n.s., 17: 67 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404594
Common Names
- Lankana Spikerush
- Eleocharis
- Spikerush
Description
Eleocharis lankana (also called Lankan spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 0.5 cm in diameter. It is found in wetlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis lankana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eleocharis lankana sub. lankana
Eleocharis lankana sub. mohamadii Wad.Khan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis lankana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis lankana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to tropical Asia and is hardy in USDA Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Eleocharis lankana
Eleocharis lankana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Eleocharis lankana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis lankana?
Eleocharis lankana
What is the common name of Eleocharis lankana?
Lankana Spikerush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis lankana?
Marshes, swamps, and other wetland areas
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:306890-1: 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].