Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudothyrsiflorus
ID:
381221

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) R.Carter & S.D.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 99: 330 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380553



Common Names

  • Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus
  • False Thyrsiflorus Cyperus
  • False Thyrsiflora Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus (also called False Thyrsiflorus 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 pseudothyrsiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus 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 pseudothyrsiflorus 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 pseudothyrsiflorus

Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus?

Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus

What are the common names of Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus?

Common names of Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus include false-thyrse umbrella sedge and false-thyrse umbrella grass

What are the uses of Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus?

Cyperus pseudothyrsiflorus 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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Stanley D. Jones (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.D.Jones' in the authors string.
James Richard Carter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Carter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1182156-2: 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].