Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinatus
ID:
373018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Alph.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Class-book Bot. : 734 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372350



Common Names

  • Cyperus echinatus
  • Echinatus Cyperus
  • Echinatus Flat Sedge


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Description

Cyperus echinatus (also called Spiny Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus echinatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus echinatus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus echinatus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus echinatus

Cyperus echinatus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Cyperus echinatus FAQ

What are the common uses of Cyperus echinatus?

Cyperus echinatus is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus echinatus?

Cyperus echinatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

What is the scientific name of Cyperus echinatus?

The scientific name of Cyperus echinatus is Cyperus echinatus.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1073981-2: 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].