Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
406138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mereles

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45: 653 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405470

Common Names

  • Western Spikerush
  • Western Spike-rush
  • Western Spikerush Spike-rush

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Description

Eleocharis occidentalis (also called Western Spikerush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1m in height. It has narrow, linear leaves that are up to 3cm long. Native to North America, it is found in marshes, swamps, and shallow waters.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis occidentalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and is used as an ornamental plant. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are all edible and can be used in salads, jams, and jellies. The plant is also used to make a tea which is said to have a calming effect.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Eleocharis occidentalis is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis occidentalis is a low-growing, evergreen grass that grows up to 1.5m in height. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by seed or division in late summer.

Where to Find Eleocharis occidentalis

Eleocharis occidentalis is native to wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Eleocharis occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis occidentalis?

Eleocharis occidentalis

What is the common name of Eleocharis occidentalis?

Western Spikerush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis occidentalis?

Wetlands, marshes, and bogs

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

Fátima Mereles (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mereles' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940414-1: 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].