Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
549811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 167 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549143

Common Names

  • Ciliata Scleria
  • Ciliata Cup Grass
  • Ciliata Cup Sedge

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Synonyms

  • Acorus brasiliensium Schott ex Nees [invalid]
  • Scleria melanomphala macrantha (Boeck.) Boeck. [unknown]

Description

Scleria ciliata (also called Fringed Nutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria ciliata var. ciliata
Scleria ciliata var. elliottii (Chapm.) Fernald
Scleria ciliata var. glabra (Chapm.) Fairey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria ciliata 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 ciliata is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Scleria ciliata

Scleria ciliata is native to the Caribbean. It can be found in the countries of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Scleria ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria ciliata?

Scleria ciliata

What is the common name of Scleria ciliata?

Eyelash Grass

What type of plant is Scleria ciliata?

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314639-1: 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].