Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubius
ID:
372882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 20 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372214



Common Names

  • Cyperus dubius
  • Dubious Flatsedge
  • Dubious Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus dubius Boeckeler [unknown]
  • Cyperus maritimus Missbach & E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Mariscus detersus C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyperus dubius (also called Dubious Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a woody stem and narrow leaves with a pointed tip. It grows in wetland areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus dubius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus dubius var. dubius
Cyperus dubius var. macrocephalus (C.B.Clarke) Kük.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus dubius has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus dubius can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into sections and replanting in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyperus dubius

Cyperus dubius is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.

Cyperus dubius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus dubius?

Cyperus dubius

What is the common name of Cyperus dubius?

Dubious Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus dubius?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304357-1: 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].