Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenarius
ID:
368440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 4: 9 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367772



Common Names

  • Cyperus arenarius
  • Sandy Flatsedge
  • Sandy Nutgrass


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Description

Cyperus arenarius (also called Sand Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa and Asia. It grows in wet and marshy areas, and is characterized by its long, thin leaves and small, yellowish-brown flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus arenarius is a species of sedge that is native to North and South America. It is commonly used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping, and is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus arenarius is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus arenarius is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Rhizomes should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus arenarius

Cyperus arenarius can be found in wetland habitats in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Cyperus arenarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus arenarius?

Cyperus arenarius

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus arenarius?

It is found in moist soils in grasslands, savannas, and wetlands in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the conservation status of Cyperus arenarius?

It is not listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303804-1: 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].