Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
549742

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 150 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549074



Common Names

  • Chevalier's Scleria
  • Chevalier's Cup Grass
  • Chevalier's Cup Sedge


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Description

Scleria chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Nutrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria chevalieri is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria chevalieri is small and inconspicuous, with three greenish-white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria chevalieri is a perennial grass-like plant native to South America. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 50 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Scleria chevalieri

Scleria chevalieri is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Scleria chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria chevalieri?

Scleria chevalieri

What is the common name of Scleria chevalieri?

Chevalier's nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria chevalieri?

Wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs

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

Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314633-1: 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].