Eleocharis philippinensis

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Eleocharis philippinensis

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification edit
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 Australia.[1]

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.[1]

It is found in a few isolated populations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Eleocharis philippinensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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