Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
552196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 514 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000551528



Common Names

  • Scleria Madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Scleria
  • Madagascariensis Nut-Rush


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Description

Scleria madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Scleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wet, open woods, prairies, and roadsides. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria madagascariensis has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white silky hairs. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria madagascariensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Scleria madagascariensis

Scleria madagascariensis is native to tropical regions of Madagascar and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Scleria madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria madagascariensis?

Scleria madagascariensis

What is the common name of Scleria madagascariensis?

Madagascar Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria madagascariensis?

Swamps, wet prairies, and marshes

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:314851-1: 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].