Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plurinervosus
ID:
380701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bodard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 99: 61 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380033



Common Names

  • Cyperus plurinervosus
  • Plurinervosus sedge
  • Plurinervosus nut-grass


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Description

Cyperus plurinervosus (also called Many-nerved Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as near streams and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus plurinervosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus plurinervosus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus plurinervosus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Cyperus plurinervosus

Cyperus plurinervosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.

Cyperus plurinervosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus plurinervosus?

Cyperus plurinervosus

What is the common name of Cyperus plurinervosus?

Plurinervosus

What is the family of Cyperus plurinervosus?

Cyperaceae

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

Marcel J. Bodard (1927-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bodard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305576-1: 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].