Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusus
ID:
372399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 321 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371731



Common Names

  • Diffuse Cyperus
  • Diffuse's Cyperus
  • Cyperus diffusus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus holophyllus celebica Miq. [deprecated]

Description

Cyperus diffusus (also called Diffuse Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is an annual herb with long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus diffusus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus diffusus var. diffusus
Cyperus diffusus var. latifolius L.K.Dai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus diffusus has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus diffusus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of grass in the spring or fall and replant in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus diffusus

Cyperus diffusus is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Cyperus diffusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus diffusus?

Cyperus diffusus

What is the common name of Cyperus diffusus?

Diffuse Flat-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus diffusus?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304313-1: 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].