Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niveus
ID:
379020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 5: 12 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378352



Common Names

  • Cyperus niveus
  • White Flatsedge
  • White Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus niveus (also called Cyperus rotundus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus niveus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus niveus var. leucocephalus (Kunth) Fosberg
Cyperus niveus var. niveus
Cyperus niveus var. tisserantii (Cherm.) Lye

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus niveus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus niveus is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus niveus

Cyperus niveus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cyperus niveus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus niveus?

Cyperus niveus

What is the common name of Cyperus niveus?

Niveus' Cyperus

What type of plant is Cyperus niveus?

It is a sedge

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305316-1: 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].