Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudokyllingioides
ID:
381172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 501 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380504



Common Names

  • Cyperus pseudokyllingioides
  • False Kyllingioides Cyperus
  • False Kyllingioides' Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides (also called False Kyllingioides Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Cyperaceae family. It has small yellow-green flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in wet habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides var. africanus Kük.
Cyperus pseudokyllingioides var. pseudokyllingioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pseudokyllingioides is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cyperus pseudokyllingioides

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pseudokyllingioides?

Cyperus pseudokyllingioides

What is the common name of Cyperus pseudokyllingioides?

False Kyllingioides Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus pseudokyllingioides?

It is found in moist soils, ditches, 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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305651-1: 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].