Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvistylis
ID:
371468

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Blumea 13: 123 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370800



Common Names

  • Curved Cyperus
  • Cyperus curvulus
  • Curvulus Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus curvistylis (also called curved-style flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to South America and grows in moist soils in grasslands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus curvistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus curvistylis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus curvistylis is an evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, the plants require little care and will self-seed readily.

Where to Find Cyperus curvistylis

Cyperus curvistylis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in wet areas.

Cyperus curvistylis FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus curvistylis?

Curved-style Flatsedge

What type of soil does Cyperus curvistylis prefer?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Cyperus curvistylis?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

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:304243-1: 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].