Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goosenii
ID:
1302481

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 19(Suppl. Bot.): 20, f. 4 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301819



Common Names

  • Goosen's Scleria
  • Goosen's Nutgrass
  • Goosen's Nut-grass


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Description

Scleria goosenii (also called Goosen's Scleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wetland habitats. It is a tall, tufted perennial with a short rhizome. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria goosenii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scleria goosenii are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria goosenii is a perennial grass that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Scleria goosenii

Scleria goosenii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Scleria goosenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria goosenii?

Scleria goosenii

What is the common name of Scleria goosenii?

Goosen's Nutrush

What is the family of Scleria goosenii?

Cyperaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9903614: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.