Sintule Caribbean Spike-Rush – Eleocharis geniculta
Eleocharis geniculata species are always associated with saturated soils and water bodies. This species tends to be an ornamental in ponds and water gardens. It has medicinal properties and is also used to make thick mats that are used as mattresses on beds.
Description
Eleocharis geniculta is found growing in full shade and the complete opposite of the full sun. also found in rocky places and moist forests. A notable feature of this species is how similar most species look, in general, most species appear as clumps of slender, leafless stems. In Huehuetenango Eleocharis geniculata is used as a beverage.
Authors:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Compilation of Basic Data from Earlier Botanist:
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Plant Identification Team:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Víctor Mendoza
Vivian Hurtado
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Bibliography Team:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Photographers:
Nicholas Hellmuth
David Arrivillaga
María Alejandra Gutiérrez
Editors:
Alejandra Valenzuela
Manager of Desing and Layaout:
Andrea Sánchez Díaz
Layout of this English Edition:
Heidy Galindo
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