Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kernii
ID:
1416690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raymond) Bauters

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 20 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429155



Common Names

  • Cyperus kernii
  • Kern's Cyperus
  • Kern's Umbrella Plant


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Description

Cyperus kernii (also called the Kern's Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to Asia. It grows up to 1 foot tall and has narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in moist soils and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus kernii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus kernii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with each spikelet containing a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus kernii is a sedge native to tropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. For cultivation, it should be grown in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. It should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Cyperus kernii

Cyperus kernii is native to South America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.

Cyperus kernii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus kernii?

Cyperus kernii

What is the common name of Cyperus kernii?

Kern's cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus kernii?

Marshy areas

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

IPNI record: 77140480-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429340
Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
Kenneth Bauters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bauters' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140480-1: 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].