Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
planifolius
ID:
380499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 106 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379831



Common Names

  • Cyperus planifolius
  • Flat-Leaved Cyperus
  • Flat-Leaved Galingale


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Description

Cyperus planifolius (also called 'Plane-leaved Cyperus', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in open grasslands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit, with flat, linear leaves and small, bristly spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus planifolius has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, a natural pesticide, and a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus planifolius are small and yellow in color, and have three petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus planifolius is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to India. It is a member of the Cyperaceae family and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can also be grown from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cyperus planifolius

Cyperus planifolius is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Cyperus planifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus planifolius?

Cyperus planifolius

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus planifolius?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

What type of soil does Cyperus planifolius prefer?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

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

Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74989-2: 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].