Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
549046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) D.M.Verma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 32: 71 (1990 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548378

Common Names

  • Assam Scleria
  • Scleria assamica
  • Assam Nutgrass

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Description

Scleria assamica (also called Assam Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with narrow, pointed leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria assamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria assamica is yellow-greenish in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria assamica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings from the stem in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Scleria assamica

Scleria assamica is native to Assam, India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Scleria assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria assamica?

Scleria assamica

What is the common name of Scleria assamica?

Assam Nutrush

Where is Scleria assamica native to?

Southeast Asia

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Dinesh Mohan Verma (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Verma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974016-1: 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].