Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerospermus
ID:
383445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Anal. Fl. Cap. 1: 8 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382777



Common Names

  • Sphaerospermus Cyperus
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Papyrus Sedge


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Description

Cyperus sphaerospermus (also called Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It typically grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus sphaerospermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus sphaerospermus is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus sphaerospermus is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a clump-forming plant that grows up to 1.5 m (5 feet) tall and has long, thin, grass-like leaves. The plant produces small, yellowish-brown flowers in the summer. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Cyperus sphaerospermus

Cyperus sphaerospermus is native to 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 riverbanks.

Cyperus sphaerospermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus sphaerospermus?

Cyperus sphaerospermus

What is the common name of Cyperus sphaerospermus?

Round Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus sphaerospermus?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305976-1: 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].