Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sensilis
ID:
383107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baijnath

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 42: 369 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382439



Common Names

  • Sensilis Cyperus
  • Sensilis Galingale
  • Sensilis Umbrella-Sedge


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Description

Cyperus sensilis (also called Sensitive Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with triangular stems and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus sensilis is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used for erosion control and to reduce water runoff. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus sensilis is a small, greenish-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 sensilis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus sensilis

Cyperus sensilis is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It can be found in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Cyperus sensilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus sensilis?

Cyperus sensilis

What is the common name of Cyperus sensilis?

Sensitive Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus sensilis?

Cyperus sensilis is found in moist and wet habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Himansu Baijnath (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baijnath' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305906-1: 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].