Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrorrhizos
ID:
373604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Descr. Gram. : 20 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372936



Common Names

  • Cyperus erythrorrhizos
  • Cyperus
  • Erythrorrhizos


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Synonyms

  • Chlorocyperus erythrorhizos (Muhl.) Palla [unknown]

Description

Cyperus erythrorrhizos (also called Red-rooted Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Cyperaceae family. It has a creeping rhizome and long, slender, bright green leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus erythrorrhizos is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus erythrorrhizos is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus erythrorrhizos is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and is a member of the Cyperaceae family. It is a fast-growing, evergreen grass-like plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps.

Where to Find Cyperus erythrorrhizos

Cyperus erythrorrhizos can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Cyperus erythrorrhizos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus erythrorrhizos?

Cyperus erythrorrhizos

What is the common name of Cyperus erythrorrhizos?

Red-rooted Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus erythrorrhizos?

Found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309280-2: 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].