Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fugax
ID:
374540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mexic. Halvgr. : 196 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373872



Common Names

  • Fugacious Sedge
  • Fugacious Cyperus
  • Fugacious Nut-Sedge


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Description

Cyperus fugax (also called slender flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus fugax is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for weaving and basketry. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus fugax is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus fugax is a perennial grass-like sedge that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, but can tolerate full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus fugax

Cyperus fugax can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Cyperus fugax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus fugax?

Cyperus fugax

What is the common name of Cyperus fugax?

Fugacious Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus fugax?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, 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

Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275606-2: 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].