Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
383503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cherm.) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 414 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382835



Common Names

  • Splendid Cyperus
  • Umbrella Plant
  • Papyrus


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Description

Cyperus splendens (also called shining flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a fan-like shape. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as wetlands, riverbanks, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus splendens is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, and the seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus splendens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will tolerate some drought. It is best to start the seeds indoors in early spring and then transplant them outdoors after the last frost.

Where to Find Cyperus splendens

Cyperus splendens can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs, in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cyperus splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus splendens?

Cyperus splendens

What is the common name of Cyperus splendens?

Splendid Cyperus

Where is Cyperus splendens found?

Cyperus splendens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305988-1: 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].