Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacnensis
ID:
384283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Meyen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 1: 431 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383615



Common Names

  • Cyperus tacnensis
  • Cypress Umbrella Plant
  • Umbrella Sedge


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tacnensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus tacnensis var. tacnensis
Cyperus tacnensis var. tarijensis (Kük.) Pedersen
Cyperus tacnensis var. weberbaueri (Kük.) Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus tacnensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tacnensis 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 tacnensis

Cyperus tacnensis can be found in the wetlands of Peru and Bolivia.

Cyperus tacnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tacnensis?

Cyperus tacnensis

What type of plant is Cyperus tacnensis?

Cyperus tacnensis is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae.

Where is Cyperus tacnensis found?

Cyperus tacnensis is native to Peru.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306086-1: 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].