Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crypsoides
ID:
371323

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 2: 128 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370655



Common Names

  • Crypsoides Cyperus
  • Cyperus Crypsoides
  • Crypsoides' Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus crypsoides (also called African umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in wet soils and is found in swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has a creeping rhizome and long, flat leaves that grow in a fan-like pattern.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus crypsoides 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 crypsoides is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly and it should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus crypsoides

Cyperus crypsoides can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches, in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Cyperus crypsoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus crypsoides?

Cyperus crypsoides

What is the common name of Cyperus crypsoides?

Crypto-like Flat Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus crypsoides?

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

Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304230-1: 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].