Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diandrus
ID:
372261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. New York : 89 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371593



Common Names

  • Cyperus Diandrus
  • Two-Stamened Cyperus
  • Cyperus Two-Stamened


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Description

Cyperus diandrus (also called 'Two-stamened Cyperus', among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has small, green flowers and grows in wet, marshy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus diandrus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a single spikelet. Seed: small, dark brown, with a pointed tip. Seedlings: thin, upright stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus diandrus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in containers and will spread slowly over time.

Where to Find Cyperus diandrus

Cyperus diandrus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Western Cape Province.

Cyperus diandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus diandrus?

Cyperus diandrus

What is the family of Cyperus diandrus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus diandrus?

Diandrous Cyperus

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 Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74596-2: 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].