Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
correllii
ID:
371023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Koyama) G.C.Tucker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Sida 10: 305 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370355



Common Names

  • Cyperus correllii
  • Correll's Flatsedge
  • Correll's Sedge


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Description

Cyperus correllii (also called Correll's Flatsedge, 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 correllii has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of essential oils, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus correllii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single seed at the tip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus correllii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. It is best grown in a container or in a border with other plants. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus correllii

Cyperus correllii is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Cyperus correllii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus correllii?

Cyperus correllii

What is the common name of Cyperus correllii?

Correllii Umbrella Sedge

What type of plant is Cyperus correllii?

Grass-like perennial

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275603-2: 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].