Eleocharis acuta 0
Author: Robert Brown (1773-1858)Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Eleocharis
English name: Common spike-rush
Zone: Australia
Eleocharis acuta Observed in New Zealand by John Barkla (license)
References for the genus
- Monographic studies in the genus Eleocharis, Svenson, Henry K. Contributions from the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University 1929 pag. 121-242. JStor
- Monographic studies in the genus Eleocharis—II, Svenson, HK. Rhodora 1932 Vol. 34(406) pag. 193-203. JStor
- The origins of Eleocharis (Cyperaceae) and the status of Websteria, Egleria, and Chillania, Hinchliff, Cody E and Lliully A, Ariel Ernesto and Carey, Timothy and Roalson, Eric H. Taxon 2010 Vol. 59(3) pag. 709-719. Address
- Monographic studies in the genus Eleocharis—II, Svenson, HK. Rhodora 1932 Vol. 34(406) pag. 193-203. JStor
- The origins of Eleocharis (Cyperaceae) and the status of Websteria, Egleria, and Chillania, Hinchliff, Cody E and Lliully A, Ariel Ernesto and Carey, Timothy and Roalson, Eric H. Taxon 2010 Vol. 59(3) pag. 709-719. Address
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,9ft x 1,3ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,1ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: brown
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,9ft x 1,3ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,1ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until August
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Experiences in the garden
30-10-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
07-11-16 Send a batch to nursery Railhet, they did not geminate.
03-11-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
12-09-18 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn 50mm Aquatic sowing mix 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light
14-02-19C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds11>Bendigo'. (Wild origin)
27-08-19 Sown 60 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre4.
Protocol: Autumn 50mm Aquatic sowing mix >77°F Damp substrate+Light