Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
406673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 7: 274 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406005

Common Names

  • Eleocharis schaffneri
  • Eleocharis
  • Schaffneri

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Description

Eleocharis schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Spike-rush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a tufted habit and is found in grasslands and savannas. Its leaves are narrow and its flowers are small and green.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis schaffneri is a popular ornamental grass, often planted in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a groundcover or in containers, and is sometimes used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eleocharis schaffneri is a small, white flower with a short, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate with two cotyledons and a short, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis schaffneri is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Eleocharis schaffneri

Eleocharis schaffneri is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Eleocharis schaffneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis schaffneri?

Eleocharis schaffneri

What is the common name of Eleocharis schaffneri?

Schaffneri Spikerush

What is the optimal temperature for Eleocharis schaffneri?

18-28°C

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:89831-2: 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].