Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gypsophilus
ID:
375021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 374 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374353



Common Names

  • Cyperus gypsophilus
  • Gypsophilus Cyperus
  • Gypsophi Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus gypsophilus (also called Gypsum Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist soils, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus gypsophilus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil-improving crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus gypsophilus has small, yellowish-green flowers in clusters on long, thin stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus gypsophilus 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 gypsophilus

Cyperus gypsophilus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Cyperus gypsophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus gypsophilus?

Cyperus gypsophilus

What is the common name of Cyperus gypsophilus?

Gypsophilus cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus gypsophilus?

Mediterranean region

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993964-1: 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].