Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrotechnicus
ID:
1540524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lock

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 14: 175 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022028



Common Names

  • Cyperus pyrotechnicus
  • Pyrotechnicus' Cyperus
  • Pyrotechnicus Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus pyrotechnicus (also called Fire Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and grows in moist habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus pyrotechnicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus pyrotechnicus is yellow and tubular in shape, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cyperus pyrotechnicus: Cyperus pyrotechnicus is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil, and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus pyrotechnicus

Cyperus pyrotechnicus is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cyperus pyrotechnicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus pyrotechnicus?

Cyperus pyrotechnicus

What is the common name of Cyperus pyrotechnicus?

Pyrotechnicus Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus pyrotechnicus?

Tropical forests in Central 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206984-1: 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].