Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dactyliformis
ID:
371777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 329 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371109



Common Names

  • Cyperus
  • Finger Cyperus
  • Finger Sedge


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Description

Cyperus dactyliformis (also called Umbrella Papyrus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It grows in moist soils, shallow water, and in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus dactyliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus dactyliformis are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus dactyliformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus dactyliformis

Cyperus dactyliformis can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Cyperus dactyliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus dactyliformis?

Cyperus dactyliformis

What is the common name of Cyperus dactyliformis?

Dactyliformis Cyperus

What is the habitat of Cyperus dactyliformis?

Cyperus dactyliformis is found in moist, sandy habitats in the Caribbean.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304263-1: 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].