Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtenax
ID:
384056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 322 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383388



Common Names

  • Cyperus subtenax
  • Subtenax Cyperus
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus subtenax (also called Dwarf Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a short stem. It is native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist to wet soils in open areas, such as meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus subtenax is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus subtenax is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus subtenax is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is best to sow the seeds in a container and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus subtenax

Cyperus subtenax is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Cyperus subtenax FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus subtenax?

Subtenax Sedge

What is the distribution of Cyperus subtenax?

It is found in the Venezuelan Andes

What is the habitat of Cyperus subtenax?

It grows in montane forests

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306065-1: 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].