Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallidicolor
ID:
379610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) G.C.Tucker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 13: 324 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378942



Common Names

  • Palidicolor Sedge
  • Pale-colored Sedge
  • Pale-colored Flat-sedge


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Description

Cyperus pallidicolor (also called Pale Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pallidicolor is a plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pallidicolor is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus pallidicolor is a perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus pallidicolor

Cyperus pallidicolor 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 pallidicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pallidicolor?

Cyperus pallidicolor

What are the common names of Cyperus pallidicolor?

Pale-Colored Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus pallidicolor?

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Gordon C. Tucker (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.Tucker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1050051-2: 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].