Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
morroi
ID:
405951

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 131 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405283

Common Names

  • Morro's Spikerush
  • Morro's Spike-rush
  • Morro's Spike Rush

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Description

Eleocharis morroi (also called 'Morro Spike Rush', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial grass native to North America. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis morroi is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis morroi has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are grass-like, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis morroi is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Eleocharis morroi

Eleocharis morroi is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Eleocharis morroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis morroi?

Eleocharis morroi

What is the common name of Eleocharis morroi?

Morro's Spike-rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis morroi?

Wetlands in North America

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276438-2: 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].