Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
407007

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.González & Reznicek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 363 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406339

Common Names

  • Venezuelan Spikerush
  • Venezuelan Spike Rush
  • Venezuelan Spike-Rush

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Description

Eleocharis venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan 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 venezuelensis 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 venezuelensis has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eleocharis venezuelensis 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 venezuelensis

Eleocharis venezuelensis is native to South America, where it is found in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.

Eleocharis venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eleocharis venezuelensis?

Eleocharis venezuelensis

What is the common name of Eleocharis venezuelensis?

Venezuelan Spike Rush

What is the natural habitat of Eleocharis venezuelensis?

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

María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.
Anton Albert Reznicek (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reznicek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307030-2: 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].