Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
378874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex C.Krauss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 755 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378206



Common Names

  • Natalensis Cyperus
  • Natalens Cyperus
  • Natalensis Sedge


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Description

Cyperus natalensis (also called Natal Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a tufted habit with long, thin, flat leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus natalensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus natalensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single, terminal spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with a few leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus natalensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in organically rich, acidic soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is also tolerant of wet soils.

Where to Find Cyperus natalensis

Cyperus natalensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus natalensis?

Cyperus natalensis

What is the common name of Cyperus natalensis?

Natal Sedge

What is the family of Cyperus natalensis?

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Johan Carl Krauss (1759-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krauss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305272-1: 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].