Scleria bracteata

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Scleria bracteata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Scleria
Species:
S. bracteata
Binomial name
Scleria bracteata
Synonyms [2]
List
  • *Macrolomia bracteata(Cav.) Schrad. ex Nees
  • *Scleria bracteata var. floribunda(Kunth) H.Pfeiff.
  • *Scleria bracteata f. simplicior Kük.
  • *Scleria bracteata var. supra-gynacea J.Pfeiff.
  • *Scleria bracteata f. supra-gynaeceaH.Pfeiff.
  • *Scleria bracteata f. supragynaeceaH.Pfeiff.
  • *Scleria floribundaKunth
  • *Scleria papillata Willd. ex Kunth
  • *Scleria rigens Steud.

Scleria bracteata, the bracted nutrush, [3] is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as a perennial climber. [1]

Distribution and habitat

Scleria bracteata grows widely in Mexico, Central America and tropical South America. It is considered a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List due to its broad range. [1] Its habitat includes wet forest, bush savanna, and riparian areas. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Thacker, H. (2013). "Scleria bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T44392408A44496598. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T44392408A44496598.en . Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Scleria bracteata Cav". The Plant List . Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Scleria bracteata". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 7 November 2015.