Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stoloniferus
ID:
383676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383008



Common Names

  • Cyperus stoloniferus
  • Stoloniferous Cyperus
  • Stoloniferous Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus stoloniferus (also called Creeping Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a cylindrical stem and its leaves are linear, flat, and about 1 cm wide. It is native to the Neotropics and is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus stoloniferus is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus stoloniferus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a triangular shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus stoloniferus is a fast-growing perennial grass native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Cyperus stoloniferus

Cyperus stoloniferus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cyperus stoloniferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus stoloniferus?

Cyperus stoloniferus

What is the common name of Cyperus stoloniferus?

Stoloniferus Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus stoloniferus?

It is native to tropical South America

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: 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].