Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
552812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 174 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552144



Common Names

  • Scleria Parvula
  • Small Scleria
  • Dwarf Scleria


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Description

Scleria parvula (also called 'Kanniedood' and 'Kanniedoodbos', among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Western Cape, South Africa and is found in sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria parvula sub. tumanganica Czubarj
Scleria parvula sub. parvula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria parvula is small, greenish-brown in color and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria parvula is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the garden in the summer.

Where to Find Scleria parvula

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

Scleria parvula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria parvula?

Scleria parvula

What is the common name of Scleria parvula?

Small Scleria

What is the natural habitat of Scleria parvula?

It is found in wet areas in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314941-1: 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].