Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arguta
ID:
548979

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 172 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548311



Common Names

  • Argute Sclerery
  • Sharp Scleria
  • Argute Nutgrass


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Description

Scleria arguta (also called 'Sharp Scleria', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria arguta 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 arguta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria arguta is a perennial, evergreen, grass-like plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered position. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Scleria arguta

Scleria arguta is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats.

Scleria arguta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria arguta?

Scleria arguta

What is the common name of Scleria arguta?

Sharp-scaled Nutgrass

What is the natural habitat of Scleria arguta?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314574-1: 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].