Status:
valid
Authors:
Boeckeler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Flora 42: 570 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550306
Common Names
- Gracillima Scleria
- Scleria Gracillima
- Bulbophyllum masonii
Description
Scleria gracillima (also called Dwarf Scleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along the edges of rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Scleria gracillima is used to make furniture, baskets, and other crafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scleria gracillima is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single stamen and a single pistil. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scleria gracillima is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is typically found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and moist forests. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Scleria gracillima
Scleria gracillima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Scleria gracillima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scleria gracillima?
Scleria gracillima
What is the common name of Scleria gracillima?
Slender Scleria
What is the natural habitat of Scleria gracillima?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314742-1: 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].