Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
553669

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 61 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553001



Common Names

  • Scleria Sprucei
  • Sprucei Scleria
  • Scleria Spruce


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Description

Scleria sprucei (also called Spruce's Scleria, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to tropical regions. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows best in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria sprucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Scleria sprucei has small white flowers with yellow or purple centers. Seed: The seed of Scleria sprucei is small and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Scleria sprucei are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria sprucei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots, and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Scleria sprucei

Scleria sprucei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Scleria sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria sprucei?

Scleria sprucei

What is the common name of Scleria sprucei?

Spruce's Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria sprucei?

Coastal areas, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230736-2: 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].