Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongoincrassatus
ID:
379120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 550 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378452



Common Names

  • Cyperus oblongoincrassatus
  • Oblong-thick Flat-sedge
  • Oblong-thick Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus oblongoincrassatus (also called 'Oblong-Incrassate Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa. It has flat, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flower heads. It is found in wet, marshy areas and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus oblongoincrassatus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus oblongoincrassatus 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 oblongoincrassatus is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa. It grows in moist soils and can tolerate some drought. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus oblongoincrassatus

Cyperus oblongoincrassatus is native to Africa and can be found in moist areas in the tropical and subtropical regions.

Cyperus oblongoincrassatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus oblongoincrassatus?

Cyperus oblongoincrassatus

What type of plant is Cyperus oblongoincrassatus?

It is a perennial grass-like sedge.

Where is Cyperus oblongoincrassatus native to?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305349-1: 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].