Eleocharis spiralis
Also known as: Eleocharis compacta R.Br. +2 more
- Eleocharis compacta R.Br.
- Eleocharis spiralis f. tenuis Boeckeler
- Limnochloa spiralis (Rottb.) Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eleocharis spiralis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eleocharis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, Southwestern Pacific, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Jawa, Madagascar, Malaya, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia