Biology:Scleria foliosa

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Short description: Species of grass-like plant

Scleria foliosa
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
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 Karnataka state. Its habitat is seasonal wet areas and shaded areas near water.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15561791 entry