Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorantha
ID:
549779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 506 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549111

Common Names

  • Chlorantha Scleria
  • Chlorantha Cup Grass
  • Chlorantha Cup Sedge

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Description

Scleria chlorantha (also called Green-flowered Nutrush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is found in wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria chlorantha is small and inconspicuous, with three greenish-white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria chlorantha is a perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Scleria chlorantha

Scleria chlorantha is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Scleria chlorantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria chlorantha?

Scleria chlorantha

What is the common name of Scleria chlorantha?

Green Hairgrass

What type of plant is Scleria chlorantha?

Grass

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:314636-1: 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].