Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densispicata
ID:
550202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 159 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549534



Common Names

  • Densispicata Scleria
  • Densispicata Nutgrass
  • Densispicata Watergrass


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Description

Scleria densispicata (also called Spiked Nutrush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like herb. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria densispicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria densispicata is small and inconspicuous, with three white petals and three green sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria densispicata is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Scleria densispicata

Scleria densispicata is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Scleria densispicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria densispicata?

Scleria densispicata

What is the common name of Scleria densispicata?

Dense-spiked nutgrass

What is the natural habitat of Scleria densispicata?

Moist forests, grasslands, and open areas

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314672-1: 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].