Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchicus
ID:
370341

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 623 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369673



Common Names

  • Cyperus colchicus
  • Colchian Cyperus
  • Colchian Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus colchicus (also called Colchic Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to South America. It has a tufted habit and produces narrow, green leaves. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus colchicus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus colchicus is yellow in color and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus colchicus is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a clump-forming plant with long, thin, bright green leaves. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Cyperus colchicus

Cyperus colchicus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus colchicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus colchicus?

Cyperus colchicus

What is the common name of Cyperus colchicus?

Colchic sedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus colchicus?

It is found in moist areas, such as streambanks, lake margins, and wet meadows

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304130-1: 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].