Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
noeanus
ID:
379046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 371 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378378



Common Names

  • Cyperus noeanus
  • Noe's Cyperus
  • Noe's Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus noeanus (also called 'Noe's Flatsedge', among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant with thin, erect stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests and along river banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus noeanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a ground cover. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus noeanus is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus noeanus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus noeanus

Cyperus noeanus can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.

Cyperus noeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus noeanus?

Cyperus noeanus

What is the family of Cyperus noeanus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus noeanus found?

Mexico

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305320-1: 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].