Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chermezonianus
ID:
370168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns & Tournay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Fl. Spermatophyt. Parc Nat. Albert 3: 246 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369500



Common Names

  • Chermezonianus Sedge
  • Chermezonianus Papyrus
  • Chermezonianus Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus chermezonianus (also called Chermezon's Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a clump-forming habit. It is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats. It has small, yellow-green flowers and has triangular stems.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus chermezonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus chermezonianus has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus chermezonianus is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus chermezonianus

Cyperus chermezonianus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus chermezonianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus chermezonianus?

Cyperus chermezonianus

What is the common name of Cyperus chermezonianus?

Chermezonian cyperus

What is the growth rate of Cyperus chermezonianus?

Slow

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

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Roland Louis Jules Alfred Tournay (1925-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tournay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304090-1: 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].