Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incomtus
ID:
375901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 39 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375233



Common Names

  • Cyperus incomtus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Small Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus incomtus (also called Nutgrass, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a long, thin stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus incomtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus incomtus 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 incomtus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Cyperus incomtus

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

Cyperus incomtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus incomtus?

Cyperus incomtus

What type of plant is Cyperus incomtus?

It is a grass-like plant

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus incomtus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304807-1: 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].