Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson

Scientific Name: Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson

<i>Eleocharis rostellata</i> (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson
General Information
Usda SymbolELROO
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsELROO

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Eleocharis rostellata</i> (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson

<i>Eleocharis rostellata</i> (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson

<i>Eleocharis rostellata</i> (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson

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