Status:
valid
Authors:
S.González & Reznicek
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 361 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404772
Common Names
- Liesneri Spikerush
- Liesneri Spike-Sedge
- Liesneri Spikerush Sedge
Description
Eleocharis liesneri (also called Liesner's Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis liesneri is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to filter water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis liesneri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis liesneri is a fast-growing, aquatic perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a nutrient-rich substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the pond.
Where to Find Eleocharis liesneri
Eleocharis liesneri can be found in the United States.
Eleocharis liesneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis liesneri?
Eleocharis liesneri
What is the common name of Eleocharis liesneri?
Liesner's Spike-rush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis liesneri?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps
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:307027-2: 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].