Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocaulon
ID:
377421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 287 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376753



Common Names

  • Cyperus leiocaulon
  • Leiocaulon Cyperus
  • Leiocaulon Cyperus Grass


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Description

Cyperus leiocaulon (also called Leiocaulon Cyperus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and other areas with standing water.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus leiocaulon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus leiocaulon has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters on the top of the stem. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus leiocaulon is a perennial grass-like plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to South America and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cyperus leiocaulon

Cyperus leiocaulon is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is typically found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.

Cyperus leiocaulon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus leiocaulon?

Cyperus leiocaulon

What is the common name of Cyperus leiocaulon?

Leiocaulon sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus leiocaulon?

It is found in wet meadows, swamps, and marshes

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304982-1: 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].