Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigatus
ID:
376930

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 179 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376262



Common Names

  • Smooth-leaved cypress
  • Smooth-leaved sedge
  • Smooth-leaved nutgrass


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus laevigatus viridulus (Boeck.) Kük. [unknown]
  • Cyperus laevigatus viridulus (Boeck.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cyperus monostachyus Link [unknown]
  • Cyperus mucronatus Rottler [unknown]
  • Cyperus laevigatus laevigatus [unknown]

Description

Cyperus laevigatus (also called Smooth Cyperus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus laevigatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus laevigatus sub. distachyos (All.) Ball
Cyperus laevigatus sub. laevigatus
Cyperus laevigatus sub. distachyos (All.) Ball
Cyperus laevigatus var. caespitosa C.B.Clarke in Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus laevigatus has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus laevigatus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus laevigatus

Cyperus laevigatus is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Cyperus laevigatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus laevigatus?

Cyperus laevigatus

What are the common names of Cyperus laevigatus?

Laevigatus Cyperus, Laevigatus Cyperus

What are the uses of Cyperus laevigatus?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304938-1: 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].