Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asconeglectus
ID:
1327332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goetgh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 36 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339786





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Description

Cyperus asconeglectus (also called Neglected flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and along stream banks. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect and up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 40 cm long. Its inflorescence is a compound umbel with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus asconeglectus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus asconeglectus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Cyperus asconeglectus is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Cyperus asconeglectus are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus asconeglectus 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 asconeglectus

Cyperus asconeglectus is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

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

Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140510-1: 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].