Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megapotamicus
ID:
378273

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Dietr.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 10 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377605



Common Names

  • Cyperus Megapotamicus
  • Large-Potam Sedge
  • Large-Potam Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus megapotamicus (also called 'Giant Umbrella Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist soils and is often found in wetlands, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus megapotamicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus megapotamicus flowers are small, greenish-brown, and arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and triangular in shape. The seedlings have a single leaf with a sheath at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus megapotamicus is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is usually done through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Division can be done by digging up the clumps of grass and replanting in a well-drained soil mix. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus megapotamicus

Cyperus megapotamicus is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in open areas with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.

Cyperus megapotamicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus megapotamicus?

Cyperus megapotamicus

What is the common name of Cyperus megapotamicus?

Giant Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus megapotamicus?

It is found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305138-1: 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].