Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
naumanniana
ID:
406007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 92 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405339

Common Names

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

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Description

Eleocharis naumanniana (also called Naumann's spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) in height. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow waters. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis naumanniana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis naumanniana var. caillei (Hutch. ex Nelmes) S.S.Hooper
Eleocharis naumanniana var. naumanniana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis naumanniana has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in racemes. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis naumanniana is a perennial species of sedge native to China and Japan. 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 naumanniana

Eleocharis naumanniana can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in North America.

Eleocharis naumanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis naumanniana?

Eleocharis naumanniana

What is the common name of Eleocharis naumanniana?

Naumann's Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis naumanniana?

Mudflats, shallow water, and wet meadows

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306976-1: 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].