Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compactus
ID:
370406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 10 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369738



Common Names

  • Compact Sedge
  • Compact Umbrella Sedge
  • Compact Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Mariscus compactus (Retz.) Druce [unknown]
  • Mariscus compactus macrostachys (Boeckeler) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas [unknown]

Description

Cyperus compactus (also called umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in wet, marshy areas and is tolerant of both drought and flooding.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus compactus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as an ingredient in essential oils. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus compactus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus compactus is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant regularly, but do not allow the soil to become soggy. It can also be propagated from cuttings, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Cyperus compactus

Cyperus compactus is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Cyperus compactus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus compactus?

Cyperus compactus

What is the common name of Cyperus compactus?

Compact Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus compactus?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, 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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304142-1: 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].