Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davidsei
ID:
838053

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Congr. Nac. Bot. Brasil 58: 312 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837388



Common Names

  • Cyperus davidsei
  • David's Cyperus
  • Davidsei Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus davidsei (also called David's Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has a tuft of slender, triangular leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus davidsei is a perennial grass that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus davidsei is yellow with a white lip and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus davidsei is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus davidsei

Cyperus davidsei can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Cyperus davidsei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus davidsei?

Cyperus davidsei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Cyperus davidsei?

The flowers of Cyperus davidsei are usually yellow or white.

What is the size of Cyperus davidsei?

Cyperus davidsei is a small sedge, reaching up to 1 m in height.

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

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:60447070-2: 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].