Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atkinsonii
ID:
368650

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 109 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367982



Common Names

  • Atkinson's Flat Sedge
  • Atkinson's Cyperus
  • Atkinson's Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus atkinsonii (also called Atkinson's flatsedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus atkinsonii 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 atkinsonii 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 atkinsonii 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 atkinsonii

Cyperus atkinsonii 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 atkinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus atkinsonii?

Cyperus atkinsonii

What type of plant is Cyperus atkinsonii?

Cyperus atkinsonii is a sedge

Where is Cyperus atkinsonii found?

Cyperus atkinsonii 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303837-1: 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].