Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atronervatus
ID:
368689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 358 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368021



Common Names

  • Atronervatus Flat Sedge
  • Atronervatus Cyperus
  • Atronervatus Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus atronervatus (also called black-nerve flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to South America. It has a tufted habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its flowers are yellow-green and bloom in summer. It can be found in wetlands, marshes and in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus atronervatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus atronervatus 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 atronervatus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring.

Where to Find Cyperus atronervatus

Cyperus atronervatus 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 atronervatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus atronervatus?

Cyperus atronervatus

What type of plant is Cyperus atronervatus?

Cyperus atronervatus is a sedge

Where is Cyperus atronervatus found?

Cyperus atronervatus 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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303845-1: 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].