Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polystachyos
ID:
380815

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 39 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380147



Common Names

  • Polystachyos Cyperus
  • Cyperus Polystachyos
  • Many-Spiked Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus polystachyos (also called Many-spiked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and long, narrow leaves that form a rosette. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus polystachyos is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive and urinary disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus polystachyos sub. polystachyos
Cyperus polystachyos var. holosericeus (Link) C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus polystachyos is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus polystachyos is a perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Cyperus polystachyos

Cyperus polystachyos is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Cyperus polystachyos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus polystachyos?

Cyperus polystachyos

What are the common names of Cyperus polystachyos?

Common names of Cyperus polystachyos include many-spiked umbrella sedge and many-spiked umbrella grass

What are the uses of Cyperus polystachyos?

Cyperus polystachyos is used medicinally as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and emmenagogue

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75004-2: 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].