Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beentjei
ID:
1326231

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.R.Gardner & O.Weber

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(2)-9501: 6 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338685



Common Names

  • Beentje's Cyperus
  • Cyperus beentjei
  • Beentje's Sedge


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Description

Cyperus beentjei (also called Beentje's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus beentjei is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a decorative element in gardens. It is also used to purify the air and reduce the amount of toxins in the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus beentjei is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus beentjei is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Where to Find Cyperus beentjei

Cyperus beentjei is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Kilombero Valley.

Cyperus beentjei FAQ

What are the common names of Cyperus beentjei?

Beentje's Cyperus, Beentje's Papyrus

What type of soil does Cyperus beentjei prefer?

Cyperus beentjei prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Cyperus beentjei need?

Cyperus beentjei needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Odile Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Weber' in the authors string.
Lucinda R. Gardner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137437-1: 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].