Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amuricus
ID:
368346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 296 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367678



Common Names

  • Cyperus amuricus
  • Amur Cyperus
  • Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus amuricus (also called Amuric Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flower clusters. It is native to East Asia, and is most commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus amuricus is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus amuricus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus amuricus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus amuricus

Cyperus amuricus can be found in wetland habitats in China, Japan, and Korea.

Cyperus amuricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus amuricus?

Cyperus amuricus

What is the common name of Cyperus amuricus?

Amur Flatsedge

What is the family of Cyperus amuricus?

Cyperaceae

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30403091-2: 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].