Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longus
ID:
377864

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 45 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377196



Common Names

  • Cyperus longus
  • Long-Fruited Flatsedge
  • Large Flat Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus pertenuis Bojer [unknown]

Description

Cyperus longus (also called Long Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus longus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus longus sub. badius (Desf.) Bonnier & Layens
Cyperus longus sub. longus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus longus is a small, green, three-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus longus is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus longus

Cyperus longus can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, in temperate and tropical regions around the world.

Cyperus longus FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus longus?

Long Cyperus

What is the scientific name of Long Cyperus?

Cyperus longus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus longus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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:330932-2: 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].