Scleria lithosperma var. lithosperma (Cyperaceae): an addition to the flora of Nepal

Abstract

Scleria lithosperma (L.) Sw. var. lithosperma (Cyperaceae) is reported here as a new addition to the flora of Nepal. It was collected from the Chure region of Madhesh province, Nepal. A brief description of the species, notes on habitat and distribution, a photo plate, and its morphological differences with closely related taxa are provided, along with a revised key to the species of Scleria P.J.Bergius in Nepal