Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luerssenii
ID:
377983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 86 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377315



Common Names

  • Luerssenii Cyperus
  • Cyperus Luerssenii
  • Luerssenii Cyperus Grass


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Description

Cyperus luerssenii (also called Cyperus luerssenii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus luerssenii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used to make paper, as a dye, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus luerssenii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves and stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus luerssenii 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 luerssenii

Cyperus luerssenii is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Cyperus luerssenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus luerssenii?

Cyperus luerssenii

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What is the family of Cyperus luerssenii?

Cyperaceae

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305063-1: 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].