Scleria foliosa

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Scleria foliosa

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Scleria
Species:
S. foliosa
Binomial name
Scleria foliosa
Synonyms[2]
  • Scleria dumicola Ridl.
  • Scleria foliosa var. major Oliv.
  • Scleria ovuligera Rchb. ex Steud.
  • Scleria perrieri Cherm.

Scleria foliosa is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as an annual or perennial.[1]

Distribution and habitat[]

Scleria foliosa grows widely in Africa and is also found in Madagascar. One instance has been reported from India's Karnataka state. Its habitat is seasonal wet areas and shaded areas near water.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Larridon, I.; Mani, S.; Lansdown, R.V.; Galán Díaz, J.; Bauters, K. (2018). "Scleria foliosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T177009A120179735. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T177009A120179735.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Scleria foliosa Hochst. ex A.Rich". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 June 2014.


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