Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorocalyx
ID:
549789

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 2: 184 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549121



Common Names

  • Chlorocalyx Scleria
  • Chlorocalyx Cup Grass
  • Chlorocalyx Cup Sedge


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Description

Scleria chlorocalyx (also called Green-bracted Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist habitats, usually near the coast. It is a low-growing perennial with grass-like leaves and small brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria chlorocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria chlorocalyx 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 chlorocalyx is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Scleria chlorocalyx

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

Scleria chlorocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria chlorocalyx?

Scleria chlorocalyx

What is the common name of Scleria chlorocalyx?

Green Hairgrass

What type of plant is Scleria chlorocalyx?

Grass

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

Edward Armitage Robinson (1921-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314637-1: 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].