Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestus
ID:
370558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 358 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369890



Common Names

  • Cyperus congestus
  • Congested Flatsedge
  • Congested Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Mariscus congestus glanduliferus C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyperus congestus (also called Dwarf Umbrella Sedge, 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 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus congestus 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 congestus 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 congestus 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 congestus

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

Cyperus congestus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus congestus?

Cyperus congestus

What is the family of Cyperus congestus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus congestus?

Congested 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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304172-1: 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].