Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinereobrunneus
ID:
370287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 50: 3 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369619



Common Names

  • Cyperus cinereobrunneus
  • Ashy-brown Cyperus
  • Ashy-brown Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus cinereobrunneus (also called Ash-Brown Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus cinereobrunneus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus cinereobrunneus has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus cinereobrunneus 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 cinereobrunneus

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

Cyperus cinereobrunneus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus cinereobrunneus?

Cyperus cinereobrunneus

What type of plant is Cyperus cinereobrunneus?

A grass-like sedge

Where does Cyperus cinereobrunneus grow?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304115-1: 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].