Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pachycarpa
ID:
406234

Status:
valid

Authors:
É.Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 174 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405566

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Pachycarpa
  • Pachycarpa Eleocharis
  • Thick-fruited Spike Rush

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Description

Eleocharis pachycarpa (also called Thick-fruited Spikerush, Thick-fruited Hair-grass, and Thick-fruited Water-grass, among many other common names) is a grass-like plant with thin, cylindrical stems and small, egg-shaped spikelets. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis pachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis pachycarpa has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis pachycarpa is a perennial grass that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Eleocharis pachycarpa

Eleocharis pachycarpa is native to Australia.

Eleocharis pachycarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis pachycarpa?

Eleocharis pachycarpa

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis pachycarpa?

Eleocharis pachycarpa is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What are the characteristics of Eleocharis pachycarpa?

Eleocharis pachycarpa is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and white flowers.

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

Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89768-2: 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].