Scleria poiformis
Also known as: Carex poiformis (Retz.) J.F.Gmel. +2 more
- Carex poiformis (Retz.) J.F.Gmel.
- Scleria bertolonii M.Martens
- Scleria oryzoides J.Presl & C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Scleria poiformis is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Scleria, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Hainan, India, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Madagascar, Malaya, Mozambique, New Guinea, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam