Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coonoorensis
ID:
1329448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Viji, Pandur., Deepu & G.C.Tucker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 203: 178 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341902





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Description

Cyperus coonoorensis (also called Coonoor Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a single, erect stem and alternate leaves. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus coonoorensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus coonoorensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus coonoorensis is a perennial grass-like plant native to India. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one root and one shoot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus coonoorensis

Cyperus coonoorensis is native to India.

Cyperus coonoorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus coonoorensis?

Cyperus coonoorensis

What is the family of Cyperus coonoorensis?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus coonoorensis found?

India

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

Alagramam Govindasamy Pandurangan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pandur.' in the authors string.
Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
A.R. Viji: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viji' in the authors string.
Sivadas Deepu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deepu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145966-1: 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].