Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthocarpa
ID:
548685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1869: 154 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548017



Common Names

  • Acanthocarpa Scleria
  • Acanthocarpa Nutgrass
  • Acanthocarpa Nut Sedge


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Description

Scleria acanthocarpa (also called 'Acanthocarpous Nutrush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herb that is native to North America, from Alaska to California, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks. It has long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria acanthocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria acanthocarpa has white flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria acanthocarpa is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Scleria acanthocarpa

Scleria acanthocarpa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Scleria acanthocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria acanthocarpa?

Scleria acanthocarpa

What is the common name of Scleria acanthocarpa?

Acanthocarpous Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria acanthocarpa?

Scleria acanthocarpa is native to the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Scleria genus

Scleria acanthocarpa, Scleria achtenii, Scleria adpressohirta, Scleria alpina, Scleria amazonica, Scleria anceps, Scleria andringitrensis, Scleria angusta, Scleria angustifolia, Scleria annularis, Scleria anomala, Scleria arcuata, Scleria arguta, Scleria aromatica, Scleria assamica, Scleria atroglumis, Scleria balansae, Scleria baldwinii, Scleria bambariensis, Scleria baroni-clarkei, Scleria baronii, Scleria benthamii, Scleria bequaertii, Scleria biflora, Scleria boivinii, Scleria boniana, Scleria borii, Scleria bourgeaui, Scleria bracteata, Scleria bradei, Scleria brownii, Scleria bulbifera, Scleria burchellii, Scleria calcicola, Scleria camaratensis, Scleria canescens, Scleria carphiformis, Scleria castanea, Scleria catophylla, Scleria chevalieri, Scleria chlorantha, Scleria chlorocalyx, Scleria ciliaris, Scleria ciliata, Scleria clarkei, Scleria clathrata, Scleria colorata, Scleria comosa, Scleria composita, Scleria corymbosa,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314549-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].