Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ischnos
ID:
376168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 7: 99 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375500



Common Names

  • Cyperus ischnos
  • Ischnos Sedge
  • Hairy Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus botterii Boeck. [deprecated]

Description

Cyperus ischnos (also called Ischnos Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, greenish flowers. It grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ischnos 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 ischnos is small and white, with three petals. The seed is a small, brown, shiny, and oval. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ischnos is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus ischnos

Cyperus ischnos can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Cyperus ischnos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ischnos?

Cyperus ischnos

What is the family of Cyperus ischnos?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus ischnos?

Ischnous 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304847-1: 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].