Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigidellus
ID:
382066

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.M.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. : 676 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381398



Common Names

  • Cyperus Rigidellus
  • Rigid Cyperus
  • Rigid Sedge


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Description

Cyperus rigidellus (also called Cyperus rigidellus, 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 rigidellus is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus rigidellus 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 rigidellus 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 rigidellus

Cyperus rigidellus can be found in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.

Cyperus rigidellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rigidellus?

Cyperus rigidellus

What is the common name of Cyperus rigidellus?

Rigid-leaved Cyperus

Where is Cyperus rigidellus found?

Cyperus rigidellus 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305780-1: 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].