Scleria foliosa

Scleria foliosa
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Scleria
Species: S. foliosa
Binomial name
Scleria foliosa
Hochst. ex A.Rich.[2]
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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mani, S. (2013). "Scleria foliosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2014.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Scleria foliosa Hochst. ex A.Rich.". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 June 2014.