Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulvoalbescens
ID:
374586

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 82: 211 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373918



Common Names

  • Fulvoalbescens Cyperus
  • Giant Bulrush
  • Giles' Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus fulvoalbescens (also called White nutsedge, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus fulvoalbescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus fulvoalbescens has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus fulvoalbescens is a short-lived perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but does best in sandy loam soils. It is not tolerant of shade and will not do well in areas with less than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can be propagated by direct sowing in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cyperus fulvoalbescens

Cyperus fulvoalbescens is native to the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and parts of North Africa.

Cyperus fulvoalbescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus fulvoalbescens?

Cyperus fulvoalbescens

What is the common name of Cyperus fulvoalbescens?

Fulvous Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus fulvoalbescens?

Moist, shady areas such as wetlands, stream banks, and ditches

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304572-1: 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].