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Acute spikerush

Eleocharis acutangula

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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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis acutangula (Acute spikerush)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junquillo

Similar Species in Eleocharis

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Bald Spikerush

Eleocharis erythropoda

Least Concern

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Beaked Spike Rush

Eleocharis rostellata

Eleocharis geniculata

Chinese water chestnut

Compressed Spike-Rush

Eleocharis compressa

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acute spikerush?

The scientific name of Acute spikerush is Eleocharis acutangula. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

Where does Acute spikerush live?

Acute spikerush 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 Acute spikerush belong to?

Acute spikerush (Eleocharis acutangula) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Acute spikerush belong to?

Acute spikerush (Eleocharis acutangula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Acute spikerush?

The closest relatives of Acute spikerush in the genus Eleocharis include Bald Spikerush, Beaked Spike Rush, Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge, Capitate Spikerush.