Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
406167

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 69 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405499

Common Names

  • Eleocharis oligantha
  • Oligantha Eleocharis
  • Oligantha

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Description

Eleocharis oligantha (also called 'Oliganth Spikerush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass with yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis oligantha is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to prevent soil erosion. It can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis oligantha has white flowers with yellow spots, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis oligantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile, medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Division is done in the spring or fall and the divided plants should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eleocharis oligantha

Eleocharis oligantha is native to North America, from Alaska to California, and east to the Great Lakes region.

Eleocharis oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis oligantha?

Eleocharis oligantha

What is the common name of Eleocharis oligantha?

Oligantha Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis oligantha?

Bogs, marshes, 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89760-2: 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].