Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataractarum
ID:
370067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) K.Schum. ex Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(II): 200 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369399



Common Names

  • Cyperus cataractarum
  • Cataractarum Umbrella Sedge
  • Cataractarum Tassel Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus cataractarum (C.B.Clarke) Kük. [unknown]

Description

Cyperus cataractarum (also called Cataract 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 cataractarum 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 cataractarum 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 cataractarum is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Cyperus cataractarum

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

Cyperus cataractarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus cataractarum?

Cyperus cataractarum

What is the common name of Cyperus cataractarum?

Cataract Flat Sedge

What type of plant is Cyperus cataractarum?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304069-1: 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].