Scleria virgata
Also known as: Hypoporum virgatum Nees
- Hypoporum virgatum Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Scleria virgata is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Scleria genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast