Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microglumis
ID:
378431

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 492 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377763



Common Names

  • Small-glumed Cyperus
  • Small-glumed Umbrella Sedge
  • Cyperus microglumis


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Description

Cyperus microglumis (also called 'Microglume Flatsedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a thin, creeping stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It prefers moist soils and is often found in wetlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus microglumis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus microglumis is a small, green, three-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus microglumis is a perennial grass native to South America. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyperus microglumis

Cyperus microglumis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus microglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus microglumis?

Cyperus microglumis

What is the family of Cyperus microglumis?

Cyperaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus microglumis?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940268-1: 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].