Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemisphaericus
ID:
375156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Flora 42: 436 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374488



Common Names

  • Hemisphaericus Flat Sedge
  • Hemisphaericus Sedge
  • Hemisphaericus Yellow Sedge


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Description

Cyperus hemisphaericus (also called Umbrella Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus hemisphaericus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus hemisphaericus has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus hemisphaericus is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not thrive in dry conditions. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus hemisphaericus

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

Cyperus hemisphaericus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus hemisphaericus?

Cyperus hemisphaericus

What is the common name of Cyperus hemisphaericus?

Hemispherical sedge

What is the family of Cyperus hemisphaericus?

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304717-1: 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].