Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteus
ID:
378004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 370 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377336



Common Names

  • Cyperus luteus
  • Yellow Flatsedge
  • Yellow Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus luteus (also called Cyperus luteus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a fibrous root system. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus luteus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus luteus var. luteus
Cyperus luteus var. brevinux Marais

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus luteus is a small, yellow, fluffy ball, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus luteus is a grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyperus luteus

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

Cyperus luteus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus luteus?

Cyperus luteus

What is the common name of Cyperus luteus?

Luteous Cyperus

What is the family of Cyperus luteus?

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:305071-1: 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].