Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscus
ID:
374644

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 46 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373976



Common Names

  • Cyperus Fuscus
  • Brown Galingale
  • Brown Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus fuscus fuscus [unknown]
  • Cyperus fuscus viridescens Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Cyperus fuscus (also called Black Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus fuscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop and as a green manure crop. It has been used medicinally to treat wounds, burns, and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus fuscus is a small white or yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus fuscus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by dividing the roots in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus fuscus

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

Cyperus fuscus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus fuscus?

Cyperus fuscus

What is the common name of Cyperus fuscus?

Dark sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus fuscus?

It is found in moist habitats, 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330929-2: 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].