Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurzii
ID:
376674

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 129 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376006



Common Names

  • Cyperus kurzii
  • Kurzii Cyperus
  • Cyperus Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus kurzii (also called Kurz's 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 kurzii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus kurzii is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus kurzii is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and then replanted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cyperus kurzii

Cyperus kurzii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus kurzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus kurzii?

Cyperus kurzii

What is the family of Cyperus kurzii?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus kurzii found?

Cyperus kurzii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304922-1: 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].