Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ankaratrensis
ID:
1520844

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bauters

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 13(9): e0203478 (17) (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007533



Common Names

  • Scleria ankaratrensis
  • Ankaratrensis Scleria
  • Ankaratrensis Nut-grass


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Description

Scleria ankaratrensis (also called Ankaratren Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a low-growing habit, with thin, wiry leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria ankaratrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria ankaratrensis is small, white and has three petals. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a dark green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria ankaratrensis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Scleria ankaratrensis

Scleria ankaratrensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, primarily in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Scleria ankaratrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria ankaratrensis?

Scleria ankaratrensis

What is the common name of Scleria ankaratrensis?

Ankaratra Sedge

Where is Scleria ankaratrensis found?

Scleria ankaratrensis is found in Madagascar.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77187920-1: 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].