Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parishii
ID:
379901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci. 3: 52 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379233



Common Names

  • Cyperus Parishii
  • Parish's Cyperus
  • Parish's Sedge


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Description

Cyperus parishii (also called Parish's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a small sedge, reaching heights of up to 1 meter, with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus parishii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus parishii 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 parishii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cyperus parishii

Cyperus parishii can be found in wetland areas in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Cyperus parishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus parishii?

Cyperus parishii

What is the common name of Cyperus parishii?

Parish's umbrella sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus parishii?

It is found in moist, shady areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74965-2: 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].