Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
384160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 35 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383492



Common Names

  • Cyperus surinamensis
  • Cypress Umbrella Plant
  • Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus surinamensis (also called Surinam 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 surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus surinamensis var. surinamensis
Cyperus surinamensis var. lutescens Boeckeler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus surinamensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single bract. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus surinamensis is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care and can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus surinamensis

Cyperus surinamensis is native to tropical South America, where it can be found in wetland habitats.

Cyperus surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus surinamensis?

Cyperus surinamensis

What is the common name of Cyperus surinamensis?

Surinam Flat Sedge

What type of plant is Cyperus surinamensis?

Grass-like perennial

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306076-1: 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].