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junquillo

Eleocharis acutangula

Not Evaluated
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The Acute spikerush (Eleocharis acutangula) is a species in the genus Eleocharis. This species inhabits Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes, found across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, and Nepal.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junquillo

Similar Species in Eleocharis

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juncia redonda
Eleocharis palustris
Least Concern
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junco de espiga
Eleocharis acicularis
Not Evaluated
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junquillo salado
Eleocharis parvula
Vulnerable
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pitsi
Eleocharis dulcis
Least Concern
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Intermediate Spikerush
Eleocharis intermedia
Least Concern
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Many-Stalked Spike-Rush
Eleocharis multicaulis
Least Concern
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horsetail spike-rush
Eleocharis equisetoides
Extinct
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Meadow Spike Rush
Eleocharis flavescens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of junquillo?
The scientific name of junquillo is Eleocharis acutangula. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.
Where does junquillo live?
junquillo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Guinea, Nepal, Singapore, Taiwan, United States.
What family does junquillo belong to?
junquillo (Eleocharis acutangula) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does junquillo belong to?
junquillo (Eleocharis acutangula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of junquillo?
The closest relatives of junquillo in the genus Eleocharis include juncia redonda, junco de espiga, junquillo salado, pitsi, Intermediate Spikerush.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Eleocharis — 20 Species

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juncia redonda
Eleocharis palustris
LC 🐾
junco de espiga
Eleocharis acicularis
NE
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junquillo
Eleocharis acutangula
NE
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junquillo salado
Eleocharis parvula
VU 🐾
pitsi
Eleocharis dulcis
LC 🐾
Intermediate Spikerush
Eleocharis intermedia
LC 🐾
Many-Stalked Spike-Rush
Eleocharis multicaulis
LC 🐾
Meadow Spike Rush
Eleocharis flavescens
LC 🐾
elegant spike-rush
Eleocharis elegans
LC 🐾
Neat Spikerush
Eleocharis nitida
NE 🐾
One-Glumed Spike-Rush
Eleocharis uniglumis
LC 🐾
Northern Spike-Rush
Eleocharis mamillata
LC 🐾
Oval Spike-Rush
Eleocharis ovata
NT 🐾
purple spikerush
Eleocharis atropurpurea
LC 🐾
Suksdorf's spikerush
Eleocharis suksdorfiana
LC 🐾
Kamchatka spikerush
Eleocharis kamtschatica
NE 🐾
Bald Spikerush
Eleocharis erythropoda
LC 🐾
Engelmann's spikerush
Eleocharis engelmannii
EX 🐾
Beaked Spike Rush
Eleocharis rostellata
LC 🐾
Capitate Spikerush
Eleocharis elliptica
LC
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