Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rohlfsii
ID:
382142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Flora 65: 13 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381474



Common Names

  • Cyperus rohlfsii
  • Rohlf's Flatsedge
  • Rohlf Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus rohlfsii (also called Rohlf's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow, linear leaves. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rohlfsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus rohlfsii is yellow and has a cylindrical structure. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rohlfsii is a tropical sedge native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be planted in a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches. It can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer.

Where to Find Cyperus rohlfsii

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

Cyperus rohlfsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rohlfsii?

Cyperus rohlfsii

What is the common name of Cyperus rohlfsii?

Rohlf's Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus rohlfsii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305794-1: 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].