Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rukwanus
ID:
1416882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huygh

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 40 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429347



Common Names

  • Cyperus rukwanus
  • Rukwa Cyperus
  • Rukwa Umbrella Plant


Searching for Cyperus rukwanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cyperus rukwanus (also called Rukwa Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and is commonly found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus rukwanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus rukwanus is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Cyperus rukwanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus rukwanus is a grass that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cyperus rukwanus

Cyperus rukwanus is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cyperus rukwanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus rukwanus?

Cyperus rukwanus

What type of plant is Cyperus rukwanus?

Grass

Where is Cyperus rukwanus native to?

Brazil

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

Wim Huygh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huygh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140542-1: 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].