Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terrestris
ID:
553759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fassett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 26: 159 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553091

Common Names

  • Scleria Terrestris
  • Terrestris Scleria
  • Scleria Terrestr

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Description

Scleria terrestris (also called Earth 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 terrestris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scleria terrestris var. hookeriana (Boeckeler) D.M.Verma
Scleria terrestris var. terrestris
Scleria terrestris var. thomsoniana (Boeckeler) D.M.Verma

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 terrestris 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 terrestris

Scleria terrestris is native to the southeastern United States, and can be found in wet, swampy areas.

Scleria terrestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria terrestris?

Scleria terrestris

What is the common name of Scleria terrestris?

No common name

Where is Scleria terrestris native to?

Southern Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Norman Carter Fassett (1900-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fassett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315085-1: 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].