Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
uncinatus
ID:
499234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Verh. Mitth. Siebenbürg. Vereins Naturwiss. Hermannstadt 1: 107 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498566



Common Names

  • Scleranthus uncinatus
  • Uncinatus Scleranthus
  • Uncinatus Knawel


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Description

Scleranthus uncinatus (also called Hook Scleranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is a perennial grass with thin, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleranthus uncinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleranthus uncinatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, flat, and dark brown. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleranthus uncinatus can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Scleranthus uncinatus

Scleranthus uncinatus is native to Australia and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along stream banks.

Scleranthus uncinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleranthus uncinatus?

Scleranthus uncinatus

What is the common name of Scleranthus uncinatus?

Hooked scleranthus

What is the natural habitat of Scleranthus uncinatus?

It is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes in the Himalayas

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,