Scleria foliosa

Scleria foliosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Scleria
Species: S. foliosa
Binomial name
Scleria foliosa
Hochst. ex A.Rich.[2]
Synonyms[2]

Scleria foliosa is a plant in the family Cyperaceae. It grows as an annual or perennial.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Scleria foliosa grows widely in Africa and is also found in Madagascar. One instance has been reported from India's Karnataka state. Its habitat is seasonal wet areas and shaded areas near water.[1]

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