Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliaceus
ID:
374434

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38: 134 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373766



Common Names

  • Cyperus foliaceus
  • Leafy Cyperus
  • Leafy Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus foliaceus (also called Leafy Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows in clumps, with stems that are triangular in cross-section. It is native to the Americas, and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, lakes, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus foliaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus foliaceus has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus foliaceus is a fast-growing, perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination is rapid and can take up to 2 weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus foliaceus

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

Cyperus foliaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus foliaceus?

Cyperus foliaceus

What is the common name of Cyperus foliaceus?

Foliaceous Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus foliaceus?

Ponds, marshes, and wet meadows

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304546-1: 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].