Scleria bracteata

Scleria bracteata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): 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. Its habitat is wet forest, bush savanna and near streams.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Scleria bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Scleria bracteata Cav". The Plant List. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  3. "Scleria bracteata". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 7 November 2015.


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