Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneobellus
ID:
370052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 227 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369384



Common Names

  • Cyperus castaneobellus
  • Castaneobellus Umbrella Sedge
  • Castaneobellus Tassel Sedge


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Description

Cyperus castaneobellus (also called Castaneobellus flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the southeastern United States, and it typically grows in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus castaneobellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus castaneobellus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus castaneobellus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Cyperus castaneobellus should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus castaneobellus

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

Cyperus castaneobellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus castaneobellus?

Cyperus castaneobellus

What is the common name of Cyperus castaneobellus?

Castaneobellus Flat Sedge

What type of plant is Cyperus castaneobellus?

Perennial herb

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:901828-1: 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].