Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hooperae
ID:
1318231

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 66: 611 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330685



Common Names

  • Cyperus hooperae
  • Hooperae Cyperus
  • Cyperus Hooperae


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Description

Cyperus hooperae (also called Hooper's Cyperus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet and marshy areas. Its leaves are linear and have a papery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus hooperae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus hooperae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, yellowish-green stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus hooperae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus hooperae

Cyperus hooperae can be found in the Caribbean region.

Cyperus hooperae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus hooperae?

Cyperus hooperae

What is the common name of Cyperus hooperae?

Hooper's Cyperus

What type of plant is Cyperus hooperae?

Sedge

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

Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60473617-2: 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].