Eleocharis trilateralis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trilateralis
ID:
406959
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 11: 225 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406291
Common Names
- Three-sided Spikerush
- Three-sided Spike Rush
- Three-sided Spikerushes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eleocharis trilateralis (also called Three-angled 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 trilateralis is a species of spikerush which is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eleocharis trilateralis has small, white flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin, grass-like appearance.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis trilateralis is a perennial species of sedge native to Australia. It is a low-growing plant with a tufted habit and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Eleocharis trilateralis
Eleocharis trilateralis can be found in wetland areas, marshes, and other moist areas in the northern hemisphere.
Eleocharis trilateralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis trilateralis?
Eleocharis trilateralis
What type of plant is Eleocharis trilateralis?
It is a sedge plant
Where is Eleocharis trilateralis found?
It is found in wet areas of North America
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
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307165-1: 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].