Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepuiensis
ID:
553755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Core

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28(1): 52 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553087

Common Names

  • Scleria Tepuiensis
  • Tepuiensis Scleria
  • Scleria Tepuien

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Description

Scleria tepuiensis (also called Tepui Whisk-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scleria tepuiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, greenish-white, in short racemes. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Cylindrical, with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria tepuiensis is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and is drought tolerant. It requires minimal maintenance and can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and keep them moist until germination occurs. The seedlings can then be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Scleria tepuiensis

Scleria tepuiensis is native to Venezuela, and can be found in wet, tropical areas.

Scleria tepuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria tepuiensis?

Scleria tepuiensis

What is the common name of Scleria tepuiensis?

No common name

Where is Scleria tepuiensis native to?

Venezuela

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

Earl Lemley Core (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Core' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230745-2: 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].