Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jiangchengensis
ID:
551459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Qian

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 19: 241 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550791

Common Names

  • Jiangchengensis Scleria
  • Jiangcheng Scleria
  • Jiangcheng Grass

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Description

Scleria jiangchengensis (also called 'Jiangcheng Scleria', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to China. It has long, thin leaves and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria jiangchengensis is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria jiangchengensis has small, inconspicuous flowers that are greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria jiangchengensis is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Zones 4-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Scleria jiangchengensis

Scleria jiangchengensis can be found in China.

Scleria jiangchengensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria jiangchengensis?

Scleria jiangchengensis

What is the common name of Scleria jiangchengensis?

Jiangcheng Nutrush

What is the natural habitat of Scleria jiangchengensis?

It is native to China, where it grows in moist forests and shady areas.

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

Yi Yong Qian (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Qian' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1019113-1: 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].