Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matudae
ID:
378244

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 88: 503 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377576



Common Names

  • Matuda's Nutsedge
  • Matuda's Nutgrass
  • Matuda's Nut Sedge


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Description

Cyperus matudae (also called Matuda's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to India. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of approximately 30 cm. It is found in open grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus matudae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus matudae has small, yellowish-green flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus matudae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but prefers loam or sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cyperus matudae

Cyperus matudae is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Cyperus matudae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus matudae?

Cyperus matudae

What is the common name of Cyperus matudae?

Matuda's flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus matudae?

Cyperus matudae is found in wet forests, woodlands, and grasslands in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America.

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

Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275609-2: 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].