Summary ⁶

Eleocharis geniculata is a species of spikesedge known by several common names, including bent spikerush and Canada spikesedge. This is a widespread plant of wet areas in the Americas, Asia, Africa, and some Pacific Islands. It is an annual spikesedge growing to a maximum height of about 40 centimeters. It has a few straw-colored leaves and many thin erect stems. The stems hold inflorescences of rounded spikelets each containing at least 10 tiny flowers. The flowers...

Brief ⁷

"Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Assessed: 2010 Assessor/s: Kumar, B. Reviewer/s: Sadasivaiah, B., Bhat, G.K., Rao, M.L.V. & Dahanukar, N. Contributors: Molur, S. Justification: Eleocharis geniculata is a widespread species and it is also common throughout its range. Even though the species is used in medicine it does not pose a threat to the species. Since there are no known threats to the species it is Least Concern. Conservation Actions: No conservation actions are known to be taken for this species."

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• eFloras.org
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• World Flora Online

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