Scleria mitis
Also known as: Carex mitis (P.J.Bergius) J.F.Gmel. +10 more
- Carex mitis (P.J.Bergius) J.F.Gmel.
- Ophryoscleria lucida Nees
- Ophryoscleria mitis (P.J.Bergius) Nees
- Ophryoscleria riparia (Poepp. & Kunth) Nees
- Scleria lucida (Nees) Steud.
- Scleria mitis subsp. mitis
- Scleria mitis var. atrobrunnea Kük.
- Scleria praealta Salzm. ex Schltdl.
- Scleria riparia Poepp. & Kunth
- Scleria trinitatis Boeckeler
- Scleria vichadensis F.J.Herm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Scleria mitis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Scleria genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.