Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aterrimus
ID:
368639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 31 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367971



Common Names

  • Aterrimus cyperus
  • Aterrimus sedge
  • Aterrimus cyperus


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Description

Cyperus aterrimus (also called Aterrimus Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus aterrimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, digestive problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus aterrimus are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus aterrimus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus aterrimus

Cyperus aterrimus is native to Africa and can be found in moist grasslands and savannas. It is also found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Cyperus aterrimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus aterrimus?

Cyperus aterrimus

What type of plant is Cyperus aterrimus?

Cyperus aterrimus is a sedge

Where is Cyperus aterrimus found?

Cyperus aterrimus is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303836-1: 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].