Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
robbinsii
ID:
406580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oakes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Mag. Hort. Bot. 7: 178 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405912

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Robbinsii
  • Robbins' Spikerush
  • Robbins' Spike Rush

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Description

Eleocharis robbinsii (also called Robbins' spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of up to 8 inches. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the United States and Canada and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis robbinsii is used in aquariums as an ornamental plant. It is also used to improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients and providing oxygen to the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis robbinsii 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 robbinsii 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 robbinsii

Eleocharis robbinsii is a species of plant native to the United States and Canada.

Eleocharis robbinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis robbinsii?

Eleocharis robbinsii

What is the common name of Eleocharis robbinsii?

Robbins' Spikerush

What type of plant is Eleocharis robbinsii?

A grass-like aquatic plant

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

William Oakes (1799-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oakes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307077-1: 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].