Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
379562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 25 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378894



Common Names

  • Oxylepis Sedge
  • Sharp-scaled Sedge
  • Sharp-scaled Flat-sedge


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Description

Cyperus oxylepis (also called 'Sharp-scaled Sedge', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and grows to a height of 0.3 meters. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus oxylepis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus oxylepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Where to Find Cyperus oxylepis

Cyperus oxylepis can be found in wetland habitats in North America.

Cyperus oxylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus oxylepis?

Cyperus oxylepis

What are the common names of Cyperus oxylepis?

Sharp-Scaled Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus oxylepis?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305415-1: 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].