Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudovestitus
ID:
381235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 547 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380567



Common Names

  • Cyperus pseudovestitus
  • False Vestitus Cyperus
  • False Vestite Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus pseudovestitus (also called False Vestitus 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 pseudovestitus 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 pseudovestitus 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 pseudovestitus 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 pseudovestitus

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

Cyperus pseudovestitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pseudovestitus?

Cyperus pseudovestitus

What are the common names of Cyperus pseudovestitus?

Common names of Cyperus pseudovestitus include false-clothed umbrella sedge and false-clothed umbrella grass

What are the uses of Cyperus pseudovestitus?

Cyperus pseudovestitus 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.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305646-1: 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].