Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculatus
ID:
378117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Naturw. Reise Mossambique 6(Bot., 2): 539 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377449



Common Names

  • Maculatus Sedge
  • Spotted Sedge
  • African Spotted Sedge


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Description

Cyperus maculatus (also called Spotted Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It has long, slender stems and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus maculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus maculatus sub. maculatus
Cyperus maculatus sub. ogadensis Lye

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus maculatus has small, yellow-green flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are usually 1-2 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus maculatus is a perennial grass-like plant found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Regular watering is necessary, but the plant should not be allowed to dry out completely. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus maculatus

Cyperus maculatus can be found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus maculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus maculatus?

Cyperus maculatus

What is the common name of Cyperus maculatus?

Maculatus Cyperus

What is the family of Cyperus maculatus?

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:305095-1: 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].