Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 78: 3 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405790
Common Names
- Eleocharis Platypus
- Duckbill Spike Rush
- Duckbill Star Grass
Description
Eleocharis platypus (also called Flat Spikerush, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall. It is native to North America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has slender, green stems and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis platypus 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
The flower of Eleocharis platypus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis platypus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for use in wetland gardens.
Where to Find Eleocharis platypus
Eleocharis platypus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in wet soils, such as marshes and swamps.
Eleocharis platypus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis platypus?
Eleocharis platypus
What is the common name of Eleocharis platypus?
Broad-leaved Spike Rush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis platypus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89794-2: 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].