Eleocharis ochrostachys
Spikerush
Also known as: Eleocharis laxiflora (Thwaites) H.Pfeiff. +8 more
- Eleocharis laxiflora (Thwaites) H.Pfeiff.
- Eleocharis laxiflora Thw.
- Eleocharis subulata Boeckeler
- Eleocharis variegata subsp. laxiflora (Thwaites) C.B.Clarke
- Eleocharis variegata var. laxiflora (Thwaites) Ridl.
- Heleocharis ochrostachys Steud.
- Scirpus laxiflorus Thwaites
- Scirpus ochrostachys (Steud.) Kuntze
- Scripus laxiflorus Thw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eleocharis ochrostachys (commonly known as Spikerush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Eleocharis is notably large, comprising more than 300 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China Southeast, Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Nauru