Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barrosianus
ID:
369131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Revista Sudamer. Bot. 9: 145 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368463



Common Names

  • Cyperus barrosianus
  • Barrosianus Cyperus
  • Barrosianus Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus barrosianus (also called Barros' Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Africa and Madagascar. It has a creeping rhizome, with linear leaves and a triangular stem. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus barrosianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus barrosianus is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in early spring or late summer, while the seeds should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus barrosianus

Cyperus barrosianus is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found in wetland habitats.

Cyperus barrosianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus barrosianus?

Cyperus barrosianus

What is the common name of Cyperus barrosianus?

Barrosian sedge

Where does Cyperus barrosianus grow?

Cyperus barrosianus grows in moist soils, wet meadows, and along stream banks in the eastern United States.

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

Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:295276-2: 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].