Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muliifolius
ID:
1302392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301730



Common Names

  • Cyperus muliifolius
  • Muliifolius Cyperus
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus muliifolius (also called Many-Leaved Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in wetland habitats. It is a tall, tufted perennial with a short rhizome. The leaves are linear and have a white midrib. The flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus muliifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus muliifolius has small, yellow-green flowers that form a cluster at the top of the stem. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus muliifolius is a perennial grass that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus muliifolius

Cyperus muliifolius can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Cyperus muliifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus muliifolius?

Cyperus muliifolius

What is the common name of Cyperus muliifolius?

Many-leaved Flatsedge

What is the family of Cyperus muliifolius?

Cyperaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9902319: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.