Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
373112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 186 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372444



Common Names

  • Cyperus ekmanii
  • Ekman's Sedge
  • African Sedge


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Description

Cyperus ekmanii (also called Ekman's Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are up to 1 m tall. It grows in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ekmanii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus ekmanii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ekmanii is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a perennial herb, growing to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear, 10–20 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are produced in clusters of 3–5, each flower with three white petals. The fruit is a globose, yellow-green drupe, 1–1.5 cm diameter.

Where to Find Cyperus ekmanii

Cyperus ekmanii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Cyperus ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ekmanii?

Cyperus ekmanii

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus ekmanii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in the Americas.

What is the average size of Cyperus ekmanii?

It is a small, perennial herb, usually reaching a height of 0.3-0.5 m.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74631-2: 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].