Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
548882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 346 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548214



Common Names

  • Angola Wiregrass
  • Angola Wire-grass
  • Narrow-leaved Scleria


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Description

Scleria angusta (also called Narrow-leaved Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, thin, round stems and small, brownish-green flowers. It is native to Africa, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria angusta is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria angusta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scleria angusta

Scleria angusta is native to tropical Africa and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Scleria angusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria angusta?

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What is the natural habitat of Scleria angusta?

Scleria angusta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

What are the medicinal uses of Scleria angusta?

Scleria angusta has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314565-1: 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].