Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
382038

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl & C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 170 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381370



Common Names

  • Cyperus Rigens
  • Umbrella Plant
  • Papyrus Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus rigens rigens [unknown]

Description

Cyperus rigens (also called Rigid Cyperus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus rigens sub. rigens
Cyperus rigens sub. serrae (Boeckeler) Pedersen
Cyperus rigens var. selmirae Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus rigens has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rigens is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Plant out in the summer.

Where to Find Cyperus rigens

Cyperus rigens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Cyperus rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rigens?

Cyperus rigens

What is the common name of Cyperus rigens?

Rigid Cyperus

Where is Cyperus rigens found?

Cyperus rigens is found in 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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75065-2: 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].