Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucophyllus
ID:
374704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Cyper. 1: 4 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374036



Common Names

  • Cyperus glaucophyllus
  • Glaucous-leaved Flatsedge
  • Glaucous-leaved Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus glaucophyllus (also called African Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, thin stems and leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus glaucophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus glaucophyllus is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus glaucophyllus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by dividing the root clumps. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by dividing the root clumps in early spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cyperus glaucophyllus

Cyperus glaucophyllus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus glaucophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus glaucophyllus?

Cyperus glaucophyllus

What are the common names of Cyperus glaucophyllus?

Glaucous-leaved flat sedge, glaucous-leaved cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus glaucophyllus?

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304609-1: 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].