Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iostephana
ID:
551426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nelmes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 94 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550758

Common Names

  • Iostephana Nutrush
  • Iostephana Scleria
  • Iostephana Wiregrass

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Description

Scleria iostephana (also called Iostephana nutgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial grass with small, green flowers and is native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria iostephana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and hanging baskets. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, which can be white, pink, or purple. The plant is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scleria iostephana is small, greenish-white, and is borne in a terminal spike. The seed is a small, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria iostephana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scleria iostephana

Scleria iostephana can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Scleria iostephana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria iostephana?

Scleria iostephana

What is the common name of Scleria iostephana?

Iostephana nutrush

What is the family of Scleria iostephana?

Cyperaceae

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

Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314784-1: 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].