Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bampsii
ID:
1593340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verloove & G.C.Tucker

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 323: 276 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048007



Common Names

  • Cyperus bampsii
  • Bamps' Cyperus
  • Bamps Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus bampsii (also called Bamps' Flatsedge, among many other common names) is an annual sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has a slender, triangular stem, up to 15 cm tall, with a few leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus bampsii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus bampsii has small, white flowers with awns. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus bampsii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the clump is in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are 6-8 inches tall.

Where to Find Cyperus bampsii

Cyperus bampsii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Cyperus bampsii FAQ

What are the common uses of Cyperus bampsii?

Cyperus bampsii is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.

What type of soil does Cyperus bampsii prefer?

Cyperus bampsii prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Cyperus bampsii?

Cyperus bampsii prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177453-1: 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].