Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lithosperma
ID:
551899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 18 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551231



Common Names

  • Lithosperma Scleria
  • Scleria lithosperma
  • Lithosperma Nutrush


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Synonyms

  • Carex lithosperma J.F.Gmel. [unknown]

Description

Scleria lithosperma (also called Rock-Seed Nutrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces small, greenish-brown flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria lithosperma is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria lithosperma var. linearis Benth.
Scleria lithosperma var. lithosperma

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria lithosperma is a small, greenish-white umbel of five to ten flowers. The seed is a small, flat, brownish-black seed with a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria lithosperma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Scleria lithosperma

Scleria lithosperma can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas and north to Missouri and Illinois.

Scleria lithosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria lithosperma?

Scleria lithosperma

What is the common name of Scleria lithosperma?

Seedbox

What is the natural habitat of Scleria lithosperma?

Moist, sandy or rocky soils in open woods and prairies

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1034196-2: 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].