Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
553462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Camelb. & Goetgh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 359 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552794



Common Names

  • Robust Scleria
  • Scleria Robusta
  • Robusta Scleria


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Description

Scleria robusta (also called robust sclereia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria robusta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in the construction of furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria robusta has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria robusta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and ensure the soil is kept moist but not soggy. Scleria robusta prefers full sun to part shade and will thrive in a warm, sheltered position.

Where to Find Scleria robusta

Scleria robusta is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Scleria robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria robusta?

Scleria robusta

What is the common name of Scleria robusta?

Robust sedge

What is the habitat of Scleria robusta?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as wet forests, swamps, 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

Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
Konraed Camelbeke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camelb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320885-2: 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].