Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
liogieri
ID:
405488

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 29: 237 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404820

Common Names

  • Liogieri Spikerush
  • Liogieri Spike-Sedge
  • Liogieri Spikerush Sedge

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Description

Eleocharis liogieri (also called Liogier'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 liogieri 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 liogieri 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 liogieri is a perennial species of sedge that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in a sunny spot in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eleocharis liogieri

Eleocharis liogieri can be found in the United States.

Eleocharis liogieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis liogieri?

Eleocharis liogieri

What is the common name of Eleocharis liogieri?

Liogier's Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis liogieri?

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89699-2: 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].