Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densibulbosus
ID:
371942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 369 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371274



Common Names

  • Cyperus densibulbosus
  • Densibulbosus Cyperus
  • Densibulbosus


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Description

Cyperus densibulbosus (also called Bulbous Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus densibulbosus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus densibulbosus has small, green flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus densibulbosus is a perennial grass native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Rhizomes can be divided and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Cyperus densibulbosus

Cyperus densibulbosus can be found in China, India, and Nepal.

Cyperus densibulbosus FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus densibulbosus?

Densibulbosus sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus densibulbosus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Cyperus densibulbosus?

Cyperus densibulbosus

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993959-1: 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].