Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micromelas
ID:
378450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lye) Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Sedges & Rushes E. Afr. , App. 3: 2 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377782



Common Names

  • Cyperus micromelas
  • Small-Flowered Flatsedge
  • Small-Fruited Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus micromelas (also called Micromelas 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 micromelas is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus micromelas 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 micromelas is a small, perennial sedge found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cyperus micromelas

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

Cyperus micromelas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus micromelas?

Cyperus micromelas

What is the common name of Cyperus micromelas?

Small-flowered umbrella sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus micromelas?

Cyperus micromelas is found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs

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:912338-1: 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].