Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nduru
ID:
378892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Mém. 4(7): 18 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378224



Common Names

  • Nduru Cyperus
  • Ndur Cyperus
  • Nduru Sedge


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Description

Cyperus nduru (also called 'Nduru 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 nduru 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 nduru is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus nduru is a perennial grass native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating from division, divide the clumps of grass into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus nduru

Cyperus nduru is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cyperus nduru FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus nduru?

Cyperus nduru

What is the family of Cyperus nduru?

Cyperaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus nduru?

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

Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305277-1: 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].