Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boreobellus
ID:
369429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 220 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368761



Common Names

  • Cyperus Boreobellus
  • Boreal Bell Cyperus
  • Boreal Bell Sedge


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Description

Cyperus boreobellus (also called Bell's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small brownish-green flowers. It prefers moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus boreobellus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus boreobellus is a perennial plant that is native to Turkey. It is grown from seed or rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Rhizomes should be planted in the spring or summer and should be kept moist. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyperus boreobellus

Cyperus boreobellus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus boreobellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus boreobellus?

Cyperus boreobellus

What type of plant is Cyperus boreobellus?

It is a perennial sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus boreobellus?

It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901826-1: 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].