Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tropicalis
ID:
810833

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.T.Strong

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 199 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810167



Common Names

  • Scleria tropicalis
  • Tropical Scleria
  • Scleria


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Description

Scleria tropicalis (also called the tropical nutrush, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as riparian areas, and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria tropicalis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria tropicalis is a bright yellow color. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are short and stout with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria tropicalis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scleria tropicalis

Scleria tropicalis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Scleria tropicalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria tropicalis?

Scleria tropicalis

What are the common names of Scleria tropicalis?

Tropical Scleria

What is the natural habitat of Scleria tropicalis?

Scleria tropicalis is native to tropical rainforests in 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

Mark T. Strong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.Strong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445617-2: 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].