Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubriglumosus
ID:
382368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govind.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., B 88: 229 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381700



Common Names

  • Cyperus rubriglumosus
  • Rubriglumosus Cyperus
  • Rubriglumosus Cyperus Plant


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Description

Cyperus rubriglumosus (also called Red-Stemmed Galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin, reddish stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rubriglumosus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus rubriglumosus is a small, white, star-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, star-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rubriglumosus is a tropical evergreen grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division.

Where to Find Cyperus rubriglumosus

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

Cyperus rubriglumosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rubriglumosus?

Cyperus rubriglumosus

What is the common name of Cyperus rubriglumosus?

Red-gloomy Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus rubriglumosus?

Tropical moist forests

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

Ethirajalu Govindarajalu (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305810-1: 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].