Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigripes
ID:
378967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 572 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378299



Common Names

  • Cyperus nigripes
  • Black-footed Sedge
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus nigripes (also called Cyperus nigripes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herb with long, slender stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus nigripes has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus nigripes 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 nigripes is an annual grass-like plant that is native to the United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the plant will require minimal care.

Where to Find Cyperus nigripes

Cyperus nigripes can be found in Central and South America.

Cyperus nigripes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus nigripes?

Cyperus nigripes

What type of plant is Cyperus nigripes?

It is a perennial sedge species.

Where is Cyperus nigripes found?

It is found in Central and 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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305301-1: 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].