Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
377299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 7: 270 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376631



Common Names

  • Cyperus laxiflorus
  • Loose-flowered Cyperus
  • Loose-flowered Cyperus-berry


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Description

Cyperus laxiflorus (also called Laxiflorus Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus laxiflorus is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus laxiflorus has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus laxiflorus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Cyperus laxiflorus

Cyperus laxiflorus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cyperus laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus laxiflorus?

Cyperus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Cyperus laxiflorus?

Slender-flowered Cyperus

What is the growth habit of Cyperus laxiflorus?

It is an annual or perennial herb with a creeping rhizome

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304970-1: 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].