Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kipasensis
ID:
376519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 24: 297 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375851



Common Names

  • Kipas Cyperus
  • Kipas Grass
  • Kipas Sedge


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Description

Cyperus kipasensis (also called Kipas Cyperus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in wetland areas, riverbanks, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus kipasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus kipasensis are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus kipasensis is a perennial plant that grows in moist, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus kipasensis

Cyperus kipasensis is native to East Africa and is found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found in wetland areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along riverbanks.

Cyperus kipasensis FAQ

What is the growth habit of Cyperus kipasensis?

Cyperus kipasensis is an annual grass-like herb that grows in clumps.

What is the native range of Cyperus kipasensis?

Cyperus kipasensis is native to tropical Africa.

What is the soil type preferred by Cyperus kipasensis?

Cyperus kipasensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304899-1: 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].