Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paolii
ID:
379765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 13: 373 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379097



Common Names

  • Paoli's Cyperus
  • Paoli's Flatsedge
  • Paoli's Flat-sedge


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Description

Cyperus paolii (also called Paolii Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus paolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a diuretic and antispasmodic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus paolii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, linear-shaped leaf that is slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus paolii is a small, perennial grass native to South America. It 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 spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cyperus paolii

Cyperus paolii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus paolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus paolii?

Cyperus paolii

What is the family of Cyperus paolii?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus paolii?

Paoli's Flatsedge

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305452-1: 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].