Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhynchosporoides
ID:
382009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 537 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381341



Common Names

  • Cyperus Rhynchosporoides
  • Rhynchosporoid Cyperus
  • Rhynchosporoid Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus rhynchosporoides (also called Cyperus rhynchosporoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It typically grows in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rhynchosporoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus rhynchosporoides has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rhynchosporoides is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with each division planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Cyperus rhynchosporoides

Cyperus rhynchosporoides is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Cyperus rhynchosporoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rhynchosporoides?

Cyperus rhynchosporoides

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus rhynchosporoides?

Cyperus rhynchosporoides is found in wetland areas in Europe.

What is the size of Cyperus rhynchosporoides?

Cyperus rhynchosporoides can reach a height of up to 30 cm.

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:305775-1: 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].