Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semifertilis
ID:
383009

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 51: 33 (1939 publ. 1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382341



Common Names

  • Cyperus semifertilis
  • Semifertilis Flatsedge
  • Semifertilis Sedge


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Description

Cyperus semifertilis (also called half-fertile flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, slender stems and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is found in moist soils, wetlands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus semifertilis is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus semifertilis is a small, yellow umbel, with each flower having three stamens. The seed is a small, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus semifertilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Cyperus semifertilis

Cyperus semifertilis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in wetland habitats.

Cyperus semifertilis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus semifertilis?

Cyperus semifertilis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the size of Cyperus semifertilis?

Cyperus semifertilis is a small species, typically reaching a height of around 30 cm.

What is the flowering period of Cyperus semifertilis?

Cyperus semifertilis typically flowers in the summer months.

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305896-1: 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].