Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haspan
ID:
375097

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 45 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374429



Common Names

  • Common Flat Sedge
  • Haspan Sedge
  • Narrow-Leaved Flat Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus haspan coarctata Osten [unknown]
  • Cyperus haspan tuberiferus T.Koyama [unknown]
  • Cyperus haspan junciformis Kük. [unknown]
  • Cyperus haspan haspan [unknown]
  • Cyperus adenophorus Schrad. [unknown]
  • Cyperus haspan haspan [valid]

Description

Cyperus haspan (also called C. haspan, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with thin, grass-like leaves and small, yellow-brown flower heads. It is native to South America and grows in moist, sunny areas such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus haspan is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus haspan has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. Its seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus haspan is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize once a month. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus haspan

Cyperus haspan can be found in wet areas in the Hawaiian Islands.

Cyperus haspan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus haspan?

Cyperus haspan

What is the common name of Cyperus haspan?

Haspan Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus haspan?

It is found in wet 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:304701-1: 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].