Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenerrimus
ID:
384456

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl & C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 166 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383788



Common Names

  • Cyperus tenerrimus
  • Tender Cyperus
  • Tenerrimus Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus wawrai Boeckeler [unknown]

Description

Cyperus tenerrimus (also called Nutgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant with thin, wiry stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is usually found in moist soils and wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tenerrimus is a species of sedge that is used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus tenerrimus has small yellow flowers, small round seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tenerrimus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using a spade, and the divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Cyperus tenerrimus

Cyperus tenerrimus is native to Europe and can be found in moist areas, such as wetlands.

Cyperus tenerrimus FAQ

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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

Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306110-1: 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].