Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
553912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 4: 317 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553244



Common Names

  • Whorled Scleria
  • Whorled Nutgrass
  • Whorled Scirpus


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Description

Scleria verticillata (also called whorled nutrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves arranged in whorls and grows in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria verticillata is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria verticillata is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scleria verticillata

Scleria verticillata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Scleria verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria verticillata?

Scleria verticillata

What is the common name of Scleria verticillata?

Whorled Nutrush

What is the flower color of Scleria verticillata?

Greenish

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315131-1: 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].