Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
1593342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borude, Chandore, Gholave & S.R.Yadav

Source:

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 23: 91 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048008

Common Names

  • Eleocharis neglecta
  • Neglected Eleocharis
  • Neglectful Eleocharis

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Description

Eleocharis neglecta (also called 'Neglected Spikerush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist habitats. It has a tufted habit and its stems are erect and slender. The leaves are bright green and the inflorescence is a terminal panicle.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis neglecta has small, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis neglecta is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the clump is in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are 6-8 inches tall.

Where to Find Eleocharis neglecta

Eleocharis neglecta is native to the southeastern United States.

Eleocharis neglecta FAQ

What are the common uses of Eleocharis neglecta?

Eleocharis neglecta is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

What type of soil does Eleocharis neglecta prefer?

Eleocharis neglecta prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Eleocharis neglecta?

Eleocharis neglecta prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

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:77178729-1: 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].