Eleocharis parvula
About
Eleocharis parvula is a species of spikesedge known by the common names dwarf spikerush, small spikerush and hairgrass in aquaria. It is a plant of brackish and saltwater habitat, such as marshes and mudflats. It is a perennial herb growing tufts of spongy, compressible stems not more than 10 centimeters tall. The plant grows from a tuber which is J-shaped or horseshoe-shaped, a characteristic that helps in the identification of the species. The inflorescence is an oval-shaped spikelet just 2 or 3 millimeters long, made up of several tiny flowers.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Dwarf spikerush can be used in aquariums and wetland restoration projects due to its ability to thrive in brackish and saltwater habitats. Its spongy stems and unique growth form make it an interesting addition to aquatic landscapes, providing both aesthetic value and ecological benefits.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eleocharis parvula
- Slug
- eleocharis-parvula
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Eleocharis
- Species
- parvula
- Wikidata QID
- Q162470
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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