Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
recurvispicatus
ID:
381739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 376 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381071



Common Names

  • Recurvispicatus Cyperus
  • Cyperus recurvispicatus
  • Recurvispicatus Basket Grass


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Description

Cyperus recurvispicatus (also called Curved Spiked Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the top. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus recurvispicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyperus recurvispicatus are small, yellow and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus recurvispicatus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the rootstock should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cyperus recurvispicatus

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

Cyperus recurvispicatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus recurvispicatus?

Cyperus recurvispicatus

What is the family of Cyperus recurvispicatus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus recurvispicatus?

N/A

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993966-1: 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].