Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odoratus
ID:
379275

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 46 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378607



Common Names

  • Fragrant Flatsedge
  • Fragrant Cyperus
  • Odoratus Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus lomentaceus Nees & Meyen [unknown]
  • Diclidium conglobatum Nees [unknown]
  • Cyperus squarrosus parvus Britton [unknown]

Description

Cyperus odoratus (also called fragrant flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, flat leaves that grows in wet areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, and prefers moist, shady areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus odoratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus odoratus sub. odoratus
Cyperus odoratus sub. transcaucasicus (Kük.) Kukkonen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus odoratus is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus odoratus 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 odoratus

Cyperus odoratus is native to Africa.

Cyperus odoratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus odoratus?

Cyperus odoratus

What is the common name of Cyperus odoratus?

Fragrant Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus odoratus?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps of tropical and subtropical regions

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74939-2: 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].