Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holostigma
ID:
375463

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2(App. 2): 103 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374795



Common Names

  • Holostigma Cyperus
  • Cyperus Holostigma
  • Entire-stigma Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus holostigma (also called Slender Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus holostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus holostigma is a small, yellowish-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus holostigma can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus holostigma

Cyperus holostigma can be found in tropical Africa.

Cyperus holostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus holostigma?

Cyperus holostigma

What is the common name of Cyperus holostigma?

Smooth Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus holostigma?

Cyperus holostigma is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and ponds

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304755-1: 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].