Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf. & Kük.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 587 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369058
Common Names
- Cyperus Bulbipes
- Bulbipes Sedge
- Bulbipes Umbrella Sedge
Description
Cyperus bulbipes (also called Bulbous-footed sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus bulbipes is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive disorders and its flowers being used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyperus bulbipes has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus bulbipes is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.
Where to Find Cyperus bulbipes
Cyperus bulbipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Cyperus bulbipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus bulbipes?
Cyperus bulbipes
What is the common name of Cyperus bulbipes?
Bulb-bearing Sedge
What is the family of Cyperus bulbipes?
Cyperaceae
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:304001-1: 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].