Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
warmingiana
ID:
553939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1869: 152 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553271



Common Names

  • Warming's Scleria
  • Warming's Nutgrass
  • Warming's Scirpus


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Description

Scleria warmingiana (also called Warming's sawgrass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with sharp edges and grows in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria warmingiana is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Scleria warmingiana is yellowish-white with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria warmingiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Scleria warmingiana

Scleria warmingiana is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Scleria warmingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria warmingiana?

Scleria warmingiana

What is the common name of Scleria warmingiana?

Warming's Scleria

Where is Scleria warmingiana found?

Scleria warmingiana is found in Central 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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315141-1: 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].