Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triglomerata
ID:
553840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 168 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553172



Common Names

  • Triglomerata Scleria
  • Triglomerata Nutgrass
  • Triglomerata Scirpus


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Description

Scleria triglomerata (also called 'Three-Cluster Nutgrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, green flowers with three clusters of seeds.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria triglomerata is a common ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria triglomerata has small, white flowers with three petals and a small, round seedpod. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria triglomerata is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Scleria triglomerata

Scleria triglomerata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Scleria triglomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria triglomerata?

Scleria triglomerata

What is the common name of Scleria triglomerata?

Three-lobed nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria triglomerata?

Scleria triglomerata is found in wet areas, such as marshes, 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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315108-1: 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].