Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drakensbergensis
ID:
372845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vorster) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Cyperaceae : 319 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372177



Common Names

  • Cyperus drakensbergensis
  • Drakensberg Cyperus
  • Drakensberg-leaved Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus drakensbergensis (also called Drakensberg Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in wet soils and is found in swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has a creeping rhizome and long, flat leaves that grow in a fan-like pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus drakensbergensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cyperus drakensbergensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Seed: Its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: Its seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus drakensbergensis can be propagated through seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm and humid environment until they germinate. For division, carefully divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in a moist potting mix. Keep the divisions in a warm and humid environment until they become established.

Where to Find Cyperus drakensbergensis

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

Cyperus drakensbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus drakensbergensis?

Cyperus drakensbergensis

What is the common name of Cyperus drakensbergensis?

Drakensberg cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus drakensbergensis?

Dry, rocky hillsides in the southwestern United States

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Pieter Johannes Vorster (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vorster' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084785-1: 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].