Eleocharis philippinensis

Eleocharis philippinensis

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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 Cyperaceae family 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. 1 2 "Eleocharis philippinensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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