Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guineensis
ID:
551076

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 148 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550408



Common Names

  • Scleria guineensis
  • Guinean Scleria
  • Guinean Nutgrass


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Description

Scleria guineensis (also called Guinea nutrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a long, slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria guineensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria guineensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria guineensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Division should be done in spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plant prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Scleria guineensis

Scleria guineensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Scleria guineensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria guineensis?

Scleria guineensis

What is the common name of Scleria guineensis?

Guineensis

What is the natural habitat of Scleria guineensis?

Dry 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

Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314752-1: 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].