Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculentus
ID:
373632

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 45 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372964



Common Names

  • Cyperus esculentus
  • Esculent Cyperus
  • Cyperus Esculentus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus esculentus hermannii Britton [unknown]
  • Cyperus tenorianus Schult. [unknown]
  • Cyperus esculentus lutescens (Torr. & Hook.) Kük. [deprecated]
  • Cyperus gracilescens Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cyperus esculentus esculentus [unknown]
  • Cyperus esculentus esculentus [unknown]

Description

Cyperus esculentus (also called Chufa, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus esculentus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus esculentus are small and yellow. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus esculentus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyperus esculentus

Cyperus esculentus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus esculentus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus esculentus?

Cyperus esculentus

What is the family of Cyperus esculentus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus esculentus found?

Worldwide

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300668-2: 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].