Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribundus
ID:
374403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) R.Carter & S.D.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 99: 330 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373735



Common Names

  • Cyperus floribundus
  • Showy Cyperus
  • Showy Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus floribundus (also called Many-flowered cyperus, among many other common names) is an annual sedge that grows in clumps. It has long, slender stems with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus floribundus is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus floribundus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus floribundus is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus floribundus

Cyperus floribundus is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cyperus floribundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus floribundus?

Cyperus floribundus

What is the common name of Cyperus floribundus?

Floribund Cyperus

Where is Cyperus floribundus found?

Cyperus floribundus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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.
Stanley D. Jones (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Jones' in the authors string.
James Richard Carter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Carter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1182155-2: 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].