Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
551199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Flora 65: 29 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550531



Common Names

  • Hairy Hirta
  • Hairy Scleria
  • Hairy Wiregrass


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Description

Scleria hirta (also called Hairy 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 erect culms. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in grasslands and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria hirta is a yellowish-green, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria hirta is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once the seedlings have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready for planting in the garden.

Where to Find Scleria hirta

Scleria hirta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Scleria hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria hirta?

Scleria hirta

What is the common name of Scleria hirta?

Hairy nut-rush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria hirta?

Moist to wet soils in open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314765-1: 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].