Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costatus
ID:
371136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf. & Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 575 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370468



Common Names

  • Cyperus costatus
  • Costate Flatsedge
  • Costate Sedge


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Description

Cyperus costatus (also called Spiny Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome and a culm with flat, triangular leaves. It grows in moist soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus costatus is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus costatus sub. sidamoensis (Mtot.) Lye
Cyperus costatus sub. jubensis (Mtot.) Govaerts
Cyperus costatus sub. costatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus costatus has small, yellow-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus costatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus costatus

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

Cyperus costatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus costatus?

Cyperus costatus

What is the common name of Cyperus costatus?

Costate Flat Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus costatus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304216-1: 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].