Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exaltatus
ID:
373745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 11 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373077



Common Names

  • Exaltatus Cyperus
  • African Cyperus
  • Cyperus Exaltatus


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Description

Cyperus exaltatus (also called umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist soils and along riverbanks. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus exaltatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus exaltatus var. exaltatus
Cyperus exaltatus var. megalanthus Kük.
Cyperus exaltatus var. hainanensis L.K.Dai
Cyperus exaltatus var. tenuispicatus L.K.Dai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus exaltatus 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 exaltatus is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the root ball and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Cyperus exaltatus

Cyperus exaltatus can be found in tropical Africa.

Cyperus exaltatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus exaltatus?

Cyperus exaltatus

What is the family of Cyperus exaltatus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus exaltatus?

African Flatsedge

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304447-1: 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].