Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kanarensis
ID:
1416561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.P.Prasad & N.P.Singh) V.P.Prasad & Govaerts

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 3(1): 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429026



Common Names

  • Kanarensis Cyperus
  • Kanarensis Cyperu
  • Kanarensis Cyperuses


Searching for Cyperus kanarensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cyperus kanarensis (also called Canary Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus kanarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus kanarensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Cyperus kanarensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus kanarensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus kanarensis

Cyperus kanarensis is native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Cyperus kanarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus kanarensis?

Cyperus kanarensis

What type of plant is Cyperus kanarensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cyperus kanarensis found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Netra Pal Singh (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Singh' in the authors string.
Vadhyaruparambil Prabhakaran Prasad (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Prasad' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155605-1: 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].