Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutenbergiana
ID:
553499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereine Bremen 7: 40 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552831

Common Names

  • Rutenbergiana Scleria
  • Rutenberg's Scleria
  • Rutenberg's Rush

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Description

Scleria rutenbergiana (also called 'Rutenberg's Hatchet-sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria rutenbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in the construction of furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria rutenbergiana has small yellow flowers that are clustered. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria rutenbergiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or fall. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Scleria rutenbergiana

Scleria rutenbergiana can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Scleria rutenbergiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria rutenbergiana?

Scleria rutenbergiana

What is the common name of Scleria rutenbergiana?

Rutenberg's sedge

What is the habitat of Scleria rutenbergiana?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as wet forests, swamps, and marshes

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:315015-1: 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].