Eleocharis ussuriensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ussuriensis
ID:
406995
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zinserl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 581 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406327
Common Names
- Ussuri Spikerush
- Ussuri Spike Rush
- Ussuri Spike-Rush
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Eleocharis ussuriensis (also called Ussuri Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome, and erect culms that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is commonly found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Eleocharis ussuriensis 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 ussuriensis has small, white flowers with three petals that grow in clusters on the top of the stem. The seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eleocharis ussuriensis is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant that grows in moist soils and is often found in wetlands. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be planted in the spring. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Eleocharis ussuriensis
Eleocharis ussuriensis can be found in wetland areas, marshes, and other moist areas in the northern hemisphere.
Eleocharis ussuriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eleocharis ussuriensis?
Eleocharis ussuriensis
What is the common name of Eleocharis ussuriensis?
Ussuri Spike Rush
What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis ussuriensis?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas
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
Yuri Tsinzerling (1894-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinserl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307182-1: 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].