Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophyllus
ID:
383625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valck.Sur.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 701 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382957



Common Names

  • Cyperus stenophyllus
  • Narrowleaf Cyperus
  • Narrowleaf Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus stenophyllus (also called Narrow-Leaved Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus stenophyllus is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus stenophyllus is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus stenophyllus is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can reach up to 1 m in height and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Cyperus stenophyllus

Cyperus stenophyllus can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Cyperus stenophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus stenophyllus?

Cyperus stenophyllus

What is the common name of Cyperus stenophyllus?

Narrow-leaved Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus stenophyllus?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

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

Jan Valckenier Suringar (1864-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valck.Sur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306009-1: 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].