Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
370551

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mém. Couronnés Autres Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique 53(Études Fl. Congo): 285 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369883



Common Names

  • Cyperus congensis
  • Congo Flatsedge
  • Congo Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus congensis congensis [unknown]

Description

Cyperus congensis (also called African flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus congensis is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and garden designs. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to reduce inflammation, treat skin ailments, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus congensis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green flowers and dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus congensis is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Cyperus congensis

Cyperus congensis is native to Africa and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Cyperus congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus congensis?

Cyperus congensis

What is the family of Cyperus congensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus congensis?

Congo Flat Sedge

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304169-1: 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].