Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanyphyllus
ID:
384325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 143 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383657



Common Names

  • Cyperus tanyphyllus
  • Tanyphyllus Cyperus
  • Cyperus


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tanyphyllus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus tanyphyllus has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tanyphyllus is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Simply dig up the clump and divide it into smaller clumps. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Cyperus tanyphyllus

Cyperus tanyphyllus can be found in tropical and subtropical wetlands in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus tanyphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tanyphyllus?

Cyperus tanyphyllus

What is the common name of Cyperus tanyphyllus?

Tanyphyllus flatsedge

Where is Cyperus tanyphyllus found?

Cyperus tanyphyllus is found in tropical Africa

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306089-1: 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].