Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
553710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 442 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553042



Common Names

  • Scleria Suaveolens
  • Soft Nutgrass
  • Soft Sedge


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Description

Scleria suaveolens (also called Suaveolent Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is found in Central and South America, specifically in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils, and it can be found in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria suaveolens is used as a food source and as an herbal remedy for various ailments including diabetes, asthma, and kidney problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria suaveolens is a small, greenish-white, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are thin, upright, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria suaveolens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We recommend a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

Where to Find Scleria suaveolens

Scleria suaveolens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Louisiana.

Scleria suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria suaveolens?

Scleria suaveolens

What is the common name of Scleria suaveolens?

Fragrant nutrush

What is the habitat of Scleria suaveolens?

Moist to wet soils in savannas, 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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315070-1: 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].