Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongatissima
ID:
550522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Piérart

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Lejeunia Mém. 13: 68 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549854



Common Names

  • Elongatissima Scleria
  • Scleria Elongatissima
  • Artabotrys scortechinii


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Description

Scleria elongatissima (also called Long-Fruited Nut-Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow fruits and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria elongatissima is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria elongatissima has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria elongatissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Scleria elongatissima

Scleria elongatissima is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Scleria elongatissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria elongatissima?

Scleria elongatissima

What is the common name of Scleria elongatissima?

Elongated Scleria

What is the natural habitat of Scleria elongatissima?

Tropical forests

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

Pierre J.A.G. Piérart (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Piérart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314699-1: 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].