Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

Scientific Name: Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa
General Information
Usda SymbolELOBO2
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsELOBO2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Eleocharis obtusa (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)37
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.7
pH, Minimum4.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum18
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.6
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound2834953
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

<i>Eleocharis obtusa</i> (Willd.) Schult. var. obtusa

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