Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multispicatus
ID:
378808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 362 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378140



Common Names

  • Cyperus multispicatus
  • Multispicatus Cyperus
  • Cyperus Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus multispicatus (also called 'Many-Spiked Flat Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist soils in open areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus multispicatus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus multispicatus is a small, green, umbel-shaped flower with three to six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus multispicatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is a fast-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cyperus multispicatus

Cyperus multispicatus is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Cyperus multispicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus multispicatus?

Cyperus multispicatus

What is the common name of Cyperus multispicatus?

Many-spiked Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus multispicatus?

Cyperus multispicatus is native to South America.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305252-1: 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].