Scleria bracteata

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

Scleria bracteata
Scientific classification
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]

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

  1. "Scleria bracteata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  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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