Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stolonifer
ID:
1416442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 4: 10 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428907



Common Names

  • Cyperus stolonifer
  • Creeping Flatsedge
  • Creeping Sedge


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Description

Cyperus stolonifer (also called Creeping Cyperus, among many other common names) is a grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow leaves and spike-like inflorescences. It grows in meadows, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus stolonifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus stolonifer is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus stolonifer is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Cyperus stolonifer

Cyperus stolonifer can be found in tropical rainforests of South America.

Cyperus stolonifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus stolonifer?

Cyperus stolonifer

What is the common name of Cyperus stolonifer?

Stoloniferous Cyperus

Where does Cyperus stolonifer grow?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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

Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306015-1: Based on the initial data import