Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
380103

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Neill & Ben.Ayers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 4: 34 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379435



Common Names

  • Pennell's flatsedge
  • Pennell's cyperus
  • Pennell's umbrella-sedge


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Description

Cyperus pennellii (also called Pennell's Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It typically grows to a height of 30-50 cm, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm. It is found in moist soils, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pennellii is a species of sedge that is used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus pennellii has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus pennellii is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Cyperus pennellii

Cyperus pennellii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Cyperus pennellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pennellii?

Cyperus pennellii

What type of plant is Cyperus pennellii?

Grass

Where is Cyperus pennellii native to?

Tropical regions of the Americas

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

Hugh Thomas O'Neill (1894-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Neill' in the authors string.
(Brother) Benedict Ayers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ben.Ayers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74972-2: 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].