Cyperus acaulescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulescens
ID:
1327358
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reynders
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 41 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339812
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Cyperus acaulescens (also called 'Stemless Cyperus', among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the genus Cyperus. It is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Botswana. It grows in humid, shady forests and grasslands at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has long, thin, wiry leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus acaulescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyperus acaulescens has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.
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Cyperus acaulescens is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall, and each division should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyperus acaulescens
Cyperus acaulescens is native to the tropical regions of Africa.
Cyperus acaulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus acaulescens?
Cyperus acaulescens
What is the family of Cyperus acaulescens?
Cyperaceae
Where is Cyperus acaulescens native to?
Tanzania
Species in the Cyperus genus
Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
Marc Reynders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140547-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].