Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
reichei
ID:
406539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 2: 54 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405871

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Reichei
  • Reiche's Spikerush
  • Reiche's Spike Rush

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Description

Eleocharis reichei (also called Reiche's Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis reichei is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis reichei has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis reichei is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in clumps up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until they have established. Once established, they can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Eleocharis reichei

Eleocharis reichei is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Eleocharis reichei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis reichei?

Eleocharis reichei

What is the common name of Eleocharis reichei?

Reiche's spike-rush

What is the growth habit of Eleocharis reichei?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307071-1: 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].