Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcinux
ID:
384148

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 56 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383480



Common Names

  • Cyperus sulcinux
  • Cypress Umbrella Plant
  • Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus sulcinux (also called Sulcate Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, wet meadows, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus sulcinux 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 sulcinux 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 sulcinux

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

Cyperus sulcinux FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus sulcinux?

Cyperus sulcinux

What is the common name of Cyperus sulcinux?

Sulcinux sedge

Where does Cyperus sulcinux grow?

Cyperus sulcinux is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306073-1: 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].