Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
setifolia
ID:
406726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 318 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406058

Common Names

  • Setifolia Spike Rush
  • Setifolia Hair Grass
  • Setifolia Spike Grass

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Description

Eleocharis setifolia (also called Bristly spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet soils and can be found in marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis setifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a water purifier.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eleocharis setifolia sub. schweinfurthiana (Boeckeler) D.A.Simpson
Eleocharis setifolia sub. setifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eleocharis setifolia are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis setifolia is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have established.

Where to Find Eleocharis setifolia

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

Eleocharis setifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis setifolia?

Eleocharis setifolia

What is the common name of Eleocharis setifolia?

Hairy Spikerush

What is the family of Eleocharis setifolia?

Cyperaceae

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307104-1: 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].