Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperius
ID:
375217

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 422 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374549



Common Names

  • Cyperus hesperius
  • Hesperius' cyperus
  • Hesperius' flat sedge


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Description

Cyperus hesperius (also called western flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wet, sunny areas such as stream banks, wet meadows, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus hesperius is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and as a food crop for humans.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus hesperius has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus hesperius is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and heat, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Cyperus hesperius

Cyperus hesperius can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds, in North America.

Cyperus hesperius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus hesperius?

Cyperus hesperius

What is the common name of Cyperus hesperius?

Western Flat Sedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus hesperius?

Perennial

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

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959658-1: 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].