Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conicus
ID:
370711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 371 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370043



Common Names

  • Conicus Cyperus
  • Cyperus Conicus
  • Conicus' Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus conicus (also called Conic 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 conicus is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus conicus has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus conicus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cyperus conicus

Cyperus conicus is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Cyperus conicus FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus conicus?

Cone-shaped Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus conicus?

It is native to South America and the Caribbean.

What are the care requirements for Cyperus conicus?

Cyperus conicus requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering during the growing season.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304183-1: 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].