Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strigosus
ID:
383771

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 47 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383103



Common Names

  • Cyperus strigosus
  • Stripe Cyperus
  • Stripe Umbrella Sedge


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus strigosus capitatus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Cyperus strigosus strigosus [unknown]

Description

Cyperus strigosus (also called Stiff Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is a tufted perennial herb, growing up to 0.3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus strigosus is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus strigosus is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus strigosus can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate wet soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cyperus strigosus

Cyperus strigosus can be found in the Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Cyperus strigosus FAQ

What is the growth rate of Cyperus strigosus?

Cyperus strigosus has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the preferred soil type for Cyperus strigosus?

Cyperus strigosus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Cyperus strigosus?

Cyperus strigosus prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306028-1: 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].