Scleria foliosa

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

Scleria foliosa

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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.

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]

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References
  1. Mani, S. (2013). "Scleria foliosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. "Scleria foliosa Hochst. ex A.Rich". The Plant List. Retrieved 18 June 2014.


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