Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neesii
ID:
552727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 358 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552059



Common Names

  • Neesii Scleria
  • Neesii Grass
  • Neesii Rush


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Synonyms

  • Scleria stricta Moon [unknown]

Description

Scleria neesii (also called Nees' Scleria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Western Cape province of South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and is often found in wetlands and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria neesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of firewood and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria neesii is small and white in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria neesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scleria neesii

Scleria neesii can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Scleria neesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria neesii?

Scleria neesii

What is the common name of Scleria neesii?

Nees' Scleria

What is the natural habitat of Scleria neesii?

Wet and swampy areas in tropical America

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314908-1: 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].