Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karthikeyanii
ID:
838016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wad.Khan & Lakshmin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 379 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837351



Common Names

  • Cyperus karthikeyanii
  • Karthikeyan's Cyperus
  • Karthikeyani's Cyperus


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cyperus karthikeyanii (also called Karthikeyan's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to India and is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus karthikeyanii is a popular houseplant, prized for its attractive foliage and low-maintenance care requirements. It is also used in landscaping, as a ground cover, and in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus karthikeyanii is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus karthikeyanii is a perennial sedge native to India. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus karthikeyanii

Cyperus karthikeyanii can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Cyperus karthikeyanii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus karthikeyanii?

Cyperus karthikeyanii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the flower size of Cyperus karthikeyanii?

Cyperus karthikeyanii has flowers that are about 5 cm in size.

What is the flowering season of Cyperus karthikeyanii?

Cyperus karthikeyanii typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Pakshirajan Lakshminarasimhan (1959-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lakshmin.' in the authors string.
M.A Wadood Khan (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wad.Khan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448565-2: 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].