Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austroafricanus
ID:
1321573

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Archer & Goetgh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 300 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334027



Common Names

  • Cyperus
  • Austroafricanus Star
  • African Flat Sedge


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Description

Cyperus austroafricanus (also called Austro-African Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to South Africa. It has a single, erect stem and produces yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus austroafricanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus austroafricanus is white with yellow spots, and the seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus austroafricanus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus austroafricanus

Cyperus austroafricanus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Cyperus austroafricanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus austroafricanus?

Cyperus austroafricanus

What is the common name of Cyperus austroafricanus?

Southern African Flatsedge

Where is Cyperus austroafricanus found?

It is found in the grasslands of South Africa

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.
Clare Archer (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Archer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122031-1: 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].