Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
374977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 47 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374309



Common Names

  • Cyperus guatemalensis
  • Guatemalensis Cyperus
  • Guatemal Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Guatemala, and it grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus guatemalensis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus guatemalensis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cyperus guatemalensis

Cyperus guatemalensis can be found in Mexico.

Cyperus guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus guatemalensis?

Cyperus guatemalensis

What is the common name of Cyperus guatemalensis?

Guatemala flatsedge

What is the family of Cyperus guatemalensis?

Cyperaceae

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304670-1: 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].