Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
plantaginea
ID:
406445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 150 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405777

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Plantaginea
  • Plantain Spike Rush
  • Plantain Star Grass

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Description

Eleocharis plantaginea (also called Plantain Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is an annual grass-like plant that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis plantaginea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis plantaginea has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis plantaginea is a perennial aquatic plant that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to fertilize the soil with a slow-release fertilizer before planting. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can be propagated by dividing the clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Eleocharis plantaginea

Eleocharis plantaginea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in wet soils, such as marshes and swamps.

Eleocharis plantaginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis plantaginea?

Eleocharis plantaginea

What is the common name of Eleocharis plantaginea?

Plantain Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis plantaginea?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30153943-2: 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].