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Eleocharis philippinensis

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Eleocharis philippinensis

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Eleocharis
Species:
E. philippinensis
Binomial name
Eleocharis philippinensis

Eleocharis philippinensis is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Southeast Asia, Melanesia (up to New Caledonia), and parts of northern Australia and southern China.[1][2]

The rhizomatous, erect and slender perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 metres (1.0 to 1.6 ft) and has a tufted habit and produces green flowers. It commonly grows in flooded fields.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Eleocharis philippinensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ a b "Eleocharis philippinensis". Flora of China. Retrieved 29 June 2022.