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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. philippinensis
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| Eleocharis philippinensis | |
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
edit- ^ a b "Eleocharis philippinensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b "Eleocharis philippinensis". Flora of China. Retrieved 29 June 2022.