Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puncticulatus
ID:
381519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 348 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380851



Common Names

  • Cyperus puncticulatus
  • Puncticulatus Cyperus
  • Puncticulatus Sedge


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Description

Cyperus puncticulatus (also called Punctate Cyperus, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m and has a stem diameter of up to 0.5 cm. Its leaves are spirally arranged, linear, and measure up to 5 cm long. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus puncticulatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus puncticulatus has a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus puncticulatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyperus puncticulatus

Cyperus puncticulatus is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cyperus puncticulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus puncticulatus?

Cyperus puncticulatus

What is the common name of Cyperus puncticulatus?

Dotted flatsedge

Where is Cyperus puncticulatus native to?

North America, Central America, and South America

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305686-1: 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].