Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequalis
ID:
375859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willemet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1796

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 18: 5 (1796)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375191



Common Names

  • Inaequalis Cyperus
  • Cyperus Inaequalis
  • Inaequalis Cyperus Grass


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Description

Cyperus inaequalis (also called Unequal flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It typically grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus inaequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus inaequalis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus inaequalis is a perennial grass-like plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus inaequalis

Cyperus inaequalis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus inaequalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus inaequalis?

Cyperus inaequalis

What is the common name of Cyperus inaequalis?

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What is the family of Cyperus inaequalis?

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

Pierre Rémi François de Paule Willemet (1762-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Willemet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304800-1: 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].