Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanicus
ID:
376272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(13): 67 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375604



Common Names

  • Cyperus javanicus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Small Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus javanicus (also called Java sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus javanicus is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus javanicus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus javanicus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cyperus javanicus

Cyperus javanicus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Cyperus javanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus javanicus?

Cyperus javanicus

What are the common names of Cyperus javanicus?

Javan Flatsedge, Javan Flatsedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus javanicus?

It is a perennial grass-like herb with a clumping habit

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

Martinus Houttuyn (1720-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Houtt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304865-1: 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].