Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson
Scientific Name: Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson
Synonyms: Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. <i>congdonii</i> Jeps., Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. <i>occidentalis</i> S. Watson, Scirpus rostellatus Torr.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr. var. occidentalis S. Watson
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ELROO |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Graminoid |
| Native Locations | ELROO |
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 Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 100 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 10 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 10 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -28 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
