Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperianus
ID:
382788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 34 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382120



Common Names

  • Umbrella Papyrus
  • African Papyrus
  • Schimper's Papyrus


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Description

Cyperus schimperianus (also called Schimper's Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to the Americas. It has long, thin stems and small, triangular leaves. It prefers moist, sandy soils and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus schimperianus is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus schimperianus is a small, yellow, star-shaped structure with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus schimperianus is a tropical sedge native to India and Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Cyperus schimperianus

Cyperus schimperianus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Cyperus schimperianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus schimperianus?

Cyperus schimperianus

What type of plant is Cyperus schimperianus?

Grass-like plant

What is the native range of Cyperus schimperianus?

Central and 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305861-1: 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].