Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypochlorus
ID:
375677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 468 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375009



Common Names

  • Cyperus hypochlorus
  • Hypochlorus Flatsedge
  • Hypochlorus Nutgrass


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Description

Cyperus hypochlorus (also called Hypochlorus Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to South America. It has a clump-forming habit and its leaves are long and narrow. It grows in wet and moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus hypochlorus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus hypochlorus var. brevior Kük.
Cyperus hypochlorus var. hypochlorus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus hypochlorus is small and yellow, with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus hypochlorus is a perennial grass-like plant native to South America. It can be propagated from rhizomes or seeds. Rhizomes should be planted in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Cyperus hypochlorus requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Cyperus hypochlorus

Cyperus hypochlorus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the western United States.

Cyperus hypochlorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus hypochlorus?

Cyperus hypochlorus

What is the common name of Cyperus hypochlorus?

Lowland Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus hypochlorus?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304784-1: 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].