Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debilissimus
ID:
371833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 532 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371165



Common Names

  • Debilissimus Cyperus
  • Cyperus debilissimus
  • Debilissimus Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus debilissimus calochrous (Cherm.) Kük. [deprecated]

Description

Cyperus debilissimus (also called Very Weak 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 debilissimus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus debilissimus has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus debilissimus 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 debilissimus

Cyperus debilissimus can be found in Central and South America.

Cyperus debilissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus debilissimus?

Cyperus debilissimus

What is the common name of Cyperus debilissimus?

Debilissimus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus debilissimus?

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304269-1: 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].