Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kituiensis
ID:
376531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muasya

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 247 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375863



Common Names

  • Kituiensis Cyperus
  • Kituiensis Grass
  • Kituiensis Sedge


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Description

Cyperus kituiensis (also called Kitui Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Africa, where it is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus kituiensis 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 flower of Cyperus kituiensis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus kituiensis 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 kituiensis

Cyperus kituiensis 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 kituiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus kituiensis?

Cyperus kituiensis

What is the common name of Cyperus kituiensis?

Kitui sedge

What is the family of Cyperus kituiensis?

Cyperaceae

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

A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061500-1: 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].