Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deamii
ID:
371823

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Neill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 44: 81 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371155



Common Names

  • Cyperus
  • Deamii Cyperus
  • Deamii Sedge


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Description

Cyperus deamii (also called Deam's Cyperus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in open, sandy areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus deamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus deamii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single flower head per stem. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus deamii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus deamii

Cyperus deamii can be found in Central and South America.

Cyperus deamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus deamii?

Cyperus deamii

What is the common name of Cyperus deamii?

Deamii

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus deamii?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Hugh Thomas O'Neill (1894-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Neill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:295271-2: 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].