Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrorrhiza
ID:
550543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 167 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549875

Common Names

  • Scleria Erythrorrhiza
  • Red-Root Scleria
  • Red-Root Nutgrass

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Description

Scleria erythrorrhiza (also called Red-Root Nut-Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow fruits and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria erythrorrhiza is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria erythrorrhiza is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria erythrorrhiza is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Scleria erythrorrhiza

Scleria erythrorrhiza is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Scleria erythrorrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria erythrorrhiza?

Scleria erythrorrhiza

What is the family of Scleria erythrorrhiza?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Scleria erythrorrhiza?

Red-root Scleria

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314701-1: 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].