Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatatus
ID:
372577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 38 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371909



Common Names

  • Cyperus Dilatatus
  • Dilatatus Umbrella Plant
  • Dilatate Umbrella Plant


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Description

Cyperus dilatatus (also called 'Broadleaf flatsedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North and South America. It has flat, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It grows in wet soils, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus dilatatus has been used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive problems, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus dilatatus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus dilatatus 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 dilatatus

Cyperus dilatatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Cyperus dilatatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus dilatatus?

Cyperus dilatatus

What is the family of Cyperus dilatatus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus dilatatus?

Dilated Flatsedge

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

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304319-1: 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].