Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micromedusaeus
ID:
378445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 373 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377777



Common Names

  • Cyperus micromedusaeus
  • Small-Medusa Cyperus
  • Small-Medusa Sedge


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Description

Cyperus micromedusaeus (also called Micromedusaeus cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It has a short, creeping rhizome, with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus micromedusaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus micromedusaeus has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus micromedusaeus 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 micromedusaeus

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

Cyperus micromedusaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus micromedusaeus?

Cyperus micromedusaeus

What is the family of Cyperus micromedusaeus?

Cyperaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus micromedusaeus?

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993963-1: 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].