Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
swamyi
ID:
406873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govind.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., Pl. Sci. 94: 13 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406205

Common Names

  • Eleocharis Swamyi
  • Swamy's Spike Rush
  • Swamy's Spikerush

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Description

Eleocharis swamyi (also called Dwarf Spikerush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with thin, cylindrical, and rigid stems. It is native to India and is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Eleocharis swamyi is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in wetland areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eleocharis swamyi has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short, slender stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis swamyi is a perennial sedge that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division, seed, or sprigs.

Where to Find Eleocharis swamyi

Eleocharis swamyi is native to India and can be found in wetland habitats.

Eleocharis swamyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis swamyi?

Eleocharis swamyi

What is the common name of Eleocharis swamyi?

Swamy's Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis swamyi?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet depressions in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

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

Ethirajalu Govindarajalu (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905990-1: 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].