Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orgadophilus
ID:
379412

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 439 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378744



Common Names

  • Orgadophilus Cyperus
  • Orgadophilus Flatsedge
  • Orgadophilus Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus orgadophilus (also called Orgadophilus Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Central America and is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus orgadophilus is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus orgadophilus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus orgadophilus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with each division being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Cyperus orgadophilus

Cyperus orgadophilus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the understory of the forest, near rivers and streams.

Cyperus orgadophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus orgadophilus?

Cyperus orgadophilus

What is the family of Cyperus orgadophilus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Cyperus orgadophilus found?

Brazil

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

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959661-1: 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].