Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achtenii
ID:
548696

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 14(Suppl. Bot.): 16 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548028



Common Names

  • Achten's Scleria
  • Achten's Nutgrass
  • Achten's Nut-sedge


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Description

Scleria achtenii (also called Achten's Nutrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria achtenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria achtenii has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, three-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria achtenii 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 achtenii

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

Scleria achtenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria achtenii?

Scleria achtenii

What is the common name of Scleria achtenii?

Achten's Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria achtenii?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314550-1: 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].