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purple spikerush

Eleocharis atropurpurea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Italy), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French héléocharis pourpre-noir

Similar Species in Eleocharis

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Acute spikerush
Eleocharis acutangula
Not Evaluated
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Bald Spikerush
Eleocharis erythropoda
Least Concern
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Beaked Spike Rush
Eleocharis rostellata
Least Concern
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Blunt Spikerush
Eleocharis obtusa
Least Concern
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Canada spikesedge
Eleocharis geniculata
Not Evaluated
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Capitate Spikerush
Eleocharis elliptica
Least Concern
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Chinese water chestnut
Eleocharis dulcis
Least Concern
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Common Spike-Rush
Eleocharis palustris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purple spikerush?
The scientific name of purple spikerush is Eleocharis atropurpurea. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.
What is the conservation status of purple spikerush?
purple spikerush (Eleocharis atropurpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does purple spikerush live?
purple spikerush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Italy), North America (Canada), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Canada, France, Guinea, India, Italy, Taiwan.
What family does purple spikerush belong to?
purple spikerush (Eleocharis atropurpurea) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is purple spikerush endangered?
No, purple spikerush (Eleocharis atropurpurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does purple spikerush belong to?
purple spikerush (Eleocharis atropurpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of purple spikerush?
The closest relatives of purple spikerush in the genus Eleocharis include Acute spikerush, Bald Spikerush, Beaked Spike Rush, Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Eleocharis — 20 Species

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Acute spikerush
Eleocharis acutangula
NE 🐾
Bald Spikerush
Eleocharis erythropoda
LC 🐾
Beaked Spike Rush
Eleocharis rostellata
LC 🐾
Blunt Spikerush
Eleocharis obtusa
LC 🐾
Canada spikesedge
Eleocharis geniculata
NE 🐾
Capitate Spikerush
Eleocharis elliptica
LC 🐾
Chinese water chestnut
Eleocharis dulcis
LC 🐾
Common Spike-Rush
Eleocharis palustris
LC 🐾
Compressed Spike-Rush
Eleocharis compressa
LC 🐾
Creeping spikerush
Eleocharis macrostachya
NE 🐾
Dwarf Hair-Grass
Eleocharis parvula
VU 🐾
Dwarf Hair-Grass
Eleocharis acicularis
NE 🐾
elegant spike-rush
Eleocharis elegans
LC 🐾
Engelmann's spikerush
Eleocharis engelmannii
EX 🐾
Few-Flower Spike-Rush
Eleocharis quinqueflora
EN 🐾
horsetail spike-rush
Eleocharis equisetoides
EX 🐾
Intermediate Spikerush
Eleocharis intermedia
LC 🐾
Kamchatka spikerush
Eleocharis kamtschatica
NE 🐾
Many-Stalked Spike-Rush
Eleocharis multicaulis
LC 🐾
Meadow Spike Rush
Eleocharis flavescens
LC
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