Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
550309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 7: 4 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549641



Common Names

  • Scleria distans
  • Distant Nutgrass
  • Distant Scleria


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Synonyms

  • Hypoporum distans (Poir.) Nees [unknown]

Description

Scleria distans (also called Scleria distans, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a short stem and basal leaves, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It prefers moist soils and can be found in open areas, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves and roots are edible.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria distans var. chondrocarpa (Nelmes) Lye
Scleria distans var. distans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria distans is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and oval. The seedlings are thin and have short stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria distans is a perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a rhizomatous plant that grows in clumps of small, oval-shaped leaves. It is best grown in a medium that is high in organic matter and has good drainage. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of leaves.

Where to Find Scleria distans

Scleria distans is native to tropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Scleria distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria distans?

Scleria distans

What is the common name of Scleria distans?

Distant Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria distans?

Moist forests, swamps, and wet meadows

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 Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314683-1: 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].