Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambesica
ID:
553969

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.A.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18: 499 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553301



Common Names

  • Zambesica Scleria
  • Scleria zambesica
  • Zambesica Scleria


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Description

Scleria zambesica (also called Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is found in wet and marshy habitats, usually in areas with sandy or clay soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria zambesica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria zambesica is a small, yellowish-white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria zambesica 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 zambesica

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

Scleria zambesica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria zambesica?

Scleria zambesica

What is the common name of Scleria zambesica?

Zambesian Nutgrass

What is the natural habitat of Scleria zambesica?

Dry, rocky slopes in the mountains of Zambia

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

Edward Armitage Robinson (1921-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315149-1: 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].