Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transvaalensis
ID:
553806

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.F.Franklin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 35 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000553138

Common Names

  • Transvaal Scleria
  • Transvaal Nutgrass
  • Transvaal Scirpus

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Description

Scleria transvaalensis (also called Transvaal 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 transvaalensis is used in traditional African medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scleria transvaalensis has small, white flowers with three petals and a small, round seedpod. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scleria transvaalensis 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 transvaalensis

Scleria transvaalensis is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands.

Scleria transvaalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scleria transvaalensis?

Scleria transvaalensis

What type of plant is Scleria transvaalensis?

A grass-like plant

Where is Scleria transvaalensis found?

It is found in tropical Africa

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

Esmé Frances Franklin (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Franklin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903026-1: 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].