Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fertilis
ID:
374059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 90 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373391



Common Names

  • Fertilis Cyperus
  • African Cyperus
  • Cyperus Fertilis


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Description

Cyperus fertilis (also called Fertile Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping rhizome and triangular stems. It is native to South America and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus fertilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus fertilis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus fertilis is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant the divisions in moist soil and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Cyperus fertilis

Cyperus fertilis is native to tropical parts of the Americas and is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along streams. It can also be found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and ditches.

Cyperus fertilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus fertilis?

Cyperus fertilis

What is the common name of Cyperus fertilis?

Fertile flatsedge

What is the family of Cyperus fertilis?

Cyperaceae

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304486-1: 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].