Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
549125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maury ex Micheli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Neue Denkschr. Allg. Schweiz. Ges. Gesammten Naturwiss. 31(1): 148 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000548457

Common Names

  • Balansa's Sedge
  • Balansa's Nut Sedge
  • Balansa's Wood Sedge

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Description

Scleria balansae (also called Balans' Nutrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rhizomatous root system, native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria balansae is a tubular shape with a yellowish-green color. The seed is a round shape with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria balansae can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Scleria balansae

Scleria balansae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Scleria balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria balansae?

Scleria balansae

What type of plant is Scleria balansae?

Scleria balansae is a perennial grass.

Where is Scleria balansae native to?

Scleria balansae is native to Mexico.

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

Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314584-1: 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].