Common names

Tall spike-rush, Kaya, Tall Spike Rush, Tall Spikerush.

Scientific names

Eleocharis sphacelata.

Family

Cyperaceae.

Genus

Eleocharis.

Presence in Australia

This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, NT, WA.

Habitat

Relatively still water to 2m deep, but commonly 90cm deep.

Habit

Very robust perennial aquatic with stout rhizome with big hollow stems 4-12 mm wide, forming dense stands.

Seed collection

Mid-late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed in 3-14 days.

Propagation

By division.

Wildlife

Excellent cover for waterfowl and fish in dams. Good summer-growing stock forage.

Ornamental

Ornamental for garden ponds.