Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
377003

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 213 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376335



Common Names

  • Cyperus laevis
  • Laevis
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus laevis (also called 'Smooth Cyperus', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to South America. It has a single, smooth, oblong-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cyperus laevis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seed of Cyperus laevis is a small, dark brown nut. Seedlings: Cyperus laevis seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus laevis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Cyperus laevis

Cyperus laevis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be found in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Cyperus laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus laevis?

Cyperus laevis

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus laevis?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Cyperus laevis?

White to pale yellow

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304939-1: 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].