Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressus
ID:
370447

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 46 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369779



Common Names

  • Cyperus compressus
  • Compressed Flatsedge
  • Small Flatsedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus gyraudini Steud. [unknown]
  • Cyperus myyenii Nees & Arn. [unknown]
  • Chlorocyperus compressus (L.) Palla [unknown]

Description

Cyperus compressus (also called Flat-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in moist soils and can be found in meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus compressus 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

Cyperus compressus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus compressus is a fast-growing, evergreen grass-like plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a rooting medium and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cyperus compressus

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

Cyperus compressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus compressus?

Cyperus compressus

What is the common name of Cyperus compressus?

Compressed Flatsedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus compressus?

It is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304155-1: 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].