Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blakeanus
ID:
369358

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 441 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368690



Common Names

  • Blake's Cyperus
  • Cyperus Blakeanus
  • Blake's Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus blakeanus (also called Blake's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus blakeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus blakeanus has small, yellowish-green flowers that form in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus blakeanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, and then transplant them outdoors when the weather warms up. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Cyperus blakeanus

Cyperus blakeanus can be found in tropical Africa.

Cyperus blakeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus blakeanus?

Cyperus blakeanus

What is the common name of Cyperus blakeanus?

Blake's Galingale

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus blakeanus?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959662-1: 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].