Eleocharis melanocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocephala
ID:
405693
Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Desv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 175 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405025
Common Names
- Melanocephala Eleocharis
- Eleocharis
- Melanocephala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis melanocephala (also called Black-headed Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the wetlands of North America and Europe. It has thin, cylindrical stems and small, white flowers. It prefers shallow, still or slow-moving water and is often found in marshes, ponds, and other wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis melanocephala is a low-growing, evergreen grass that is often used in landscaping. It is a great choice for ground cover, containers, and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis melanocephala has small, white flowers that form a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis melanocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Eleocharis melanocephala
Eleocharis melanocephala can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Central America, and South America.
Eleocharis melanocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis melanocephala?
Eleocharis melanocephala
What is the common name of Eleocharis melanocephala?
Eleocharis melanocephala
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis melanocephala?
Tropical rainforest
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
Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306939-1: 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].