Biology:Scleria bracteata

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Short description: Species of grass-like plant

Scleria bracteata
Scientific classification edit
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]

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]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15562472 entry