Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tessellata
ID:
553774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 4: 315 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553106



Common Names

  • Scleria tessellata
  • Tessellate Scleria
  • Tessellate Nutgrass


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Synonyms

  • Scleria biflora Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Scleria tessellata (also called Tessellate Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It typically grows in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria tessellata is used as an herbal remedy for various ailments including diabetes, asthma, and kidney problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria tessellata var. sphaerocarpa E.A.Rob.
Scleria tessellata var. tessellata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, greenish-white, in short racemes. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Cylindrical, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria tessellata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one growing point, and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Scleria tessellata

Scleria tessellata is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in wet, swampy areas.

Scleria tessellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria tessellata?

Scleria tessellata

What is the common name of Scleria tessellata?

No common name

Where is Scleria tessellata native to?

Southern Mexico, Central America, and South 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 Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315087-1: 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].