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Tropical nutrush

Scleria microcarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Scleria
Species
Scleria microcarpa (Tropical nutrush)

Similar Species in Scleria

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Baldwin's nutrush
Scleria baldwinii
Least Concern
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Bourgeau's nutrush
Scleria bourgeaui
Least Concern
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Cortadera blanca
Scleria gaertneri
Least Concern
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Eggers' nutrush
Scleria eggersiana
Not Evaluated
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Few-Flowered Nutrush
Scleria pauciflora
Least Concern
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Florida Keys nut-rush
Scleria lithosperma
Least Concern
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Lakeshore nutrush
Scleria lacustris
Least Concern
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low nutrush
Scleria verticillata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical nutrush?
The scientific name of Tropical nutrush is Scleria microcarpa. It belongs to the genus Scleria.
What is the conservation status of Tropical nutrush?
Tropical nutrush (Scleria microcarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tropical nutrush live?
Tropical nutrush is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.
What family does Tropical nutrush belong to?
Tropical nutrush (Scleria microcarpa) belongs to the genus Scleria, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Tropical nutrush endangered?
No, Tropical nutrush (Scleria microcarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tropical nutrush belong to?
Tropical nutrush (Scleria microcarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Tropical nutrush?
The closest relatives of Tropical nutrush in the genus Scleria include Baldwin's nutrush, Bourgeau's nutrush, Cortadera blanca, Eggers' nutrush, Few-Flowered Nutrush.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Scleria — 12 Species

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Baldwin's nutrush
Scleria baldwinii
LC 🐾
Bourgeau's nutrush
Scleria bourgeaui
LC 🐾
Cortadera blanca
Scleria gaertneri
LC 🐾
Eggers' nutrush
Scleria eggersiana
NE 🐾
Few-Flowered Nutrush
Scleria pauciflora
LC 🐾
Florida Keys nut-rush
Scleria lithosperma
LC 🐾
Lakeshore nutrush
Scleria lacustris
LC 🐾
low nutrush
Scleria verticillata
NE 🐾
Netted Nutrush
Scleria reticularis
LC 🐾
Sumatran scleria
Scleria sumatrensis
LC
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Tropical nutrush
Scleria microcarpa
LC
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Whip Nutrush
Scleria triglomerata
LC
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