Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adpressohirta
ID:
548740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) E.A.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 10 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548072

Common Names

  • Adpressohirta Scleria
  • Adpressohirta Nutgrass
  • Adpressohirta Water-nut

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Description

Scleria adpressohirta (also called Hairy Nutrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria adpressohirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria adpressohirta has small, greenish-yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria adpressohirta is a perennial grass that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Scleria adpressohirta

Scleria adpressohirta can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Scleria adpressohirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria adpressohirta?

Scleria adpressohirta

What is the common name of Scleria adpressohirta?

Hairy Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria adpressohirta?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
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:314553-1: 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].