Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iria
ID:
376110

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 45 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375442



Common Names

  • Cyperus iria
  • Iria Sedge
  • Chaffy Sedge


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Description

Cyperus iria (also called nutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a grass-like plant with long, thin stems and small, bright green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus iria is an ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique shape and texture, and it is known to be drought-tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus iria is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, composed of several small flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus iria is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants have established.

Where to Find Cyperus iria

Cyperus iria is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Cyperus iria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus iria?

Cyperus iria

What is the family of Cyperus iria?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus iria?

Iria umbrella 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304844-1: 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].