Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubens
ID:
381302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 200 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380634



Common Names

  • Cyperus pubens
  • Downy Flat Sedge
  • Downy Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus pubens (also called hairy flat-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the sedge family. It is native to Eurasia and grows in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pubens 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 pubens 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 pubens is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus pubens

Cyperus pubens is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found growing in moist, sunny areas. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Cyperus pubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pubens?

Cyperus pubens

What is the common name of Cyperus pubens?

Umbrella Sedge

What is the family of Cyperus pubens?

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305665-1: 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].