Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
refractus
ID:
381766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm. ex Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 369 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381098



Common Names

  • Cyperus refractus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Pale Sedge


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Description

Cyperus refractus (also called Refracted Umbrella Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, thin stems and bright green leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus refractus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make paper and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus refractus is a small, yellow, 3-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus refractus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and difficult to transplant.

Where to Find Cyperus refractus

Cyperus refractus is native to the United States and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Cyperus refractus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus refractus?

Cyperus refractus

What is the common name of Cyperus refractus?

Refracted flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus refractus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in wetland habitats.

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324535-2: 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].