Eleocharis oxylepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
406213
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meinsh.) B.Fedtsch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rastitel'n. Turkestana : 165 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405545
Common Names
- Eleocharis Oxylepis
- Oxylepis Eleocharis
- Oxylepis Spike Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis oxylepis (also called Sharp-scaled Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It has a tufted habit and is covered in small, white flowers in summer. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis oxyoneura is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The leaves of Eleocharis oxyoneura can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis oxylepis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis oxylepis is a small, evergreen grass with a spreading habit. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Eleocharis oxylepis
Eleocharis oxylepis is native to Japan and can be found in wetland habitats.
Eleocharis oxylepis FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Eleocharis oxylepis?
Eleocharis oxylepis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
What type of light does Eleocharis oxylepis prefer?
Eleocharis oxylepis prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Eleocharis oxylepis be watered?
Eleocharis oxylepis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308723-1: 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].