Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sublaevicarinatus
ID:
383963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf. & Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 572 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383295



Common Names

  • Cyperus sublaevicarinatus
  • Sublaevicarinatus Cyperus
  • Smooth-keeled Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus (also called Smooth-carinate Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus has small, white flowers that grow in umbels. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyperus sublaevicarinatus

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands.

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus sublaevicarinatus?

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus sublaevicarinatus?

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Cyperus sublaevicarinatus?

Cyperus sublaevicarinatus is used for its medicinal properties, as a timber, and for its essential oils.

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.
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306051-1: 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].