Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuispica
ID:
384578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 11 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383910



Common Names

  • Cyperus Tenuispica
  • Tenuispica's Cyperus
  • Tenuispica Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus tenuispica (also called Slender-spiked Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils, in swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tenuispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens and dry gardens. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus tenuispica has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tenuispica can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Plant the rhizomes or seeds in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. The rhizomes can be planted in spring or fall, while seeds should be planted in spring. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Cyperus tenuispica

Cyperus tenuispica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, where it can be found in wetland habitats.

Cyperus tenuispica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tenuispica?

Cyperus tenuispica

What is the common name of Cyperus tenuispica?

Slender-spiked cyperus

What type of plant is Cyperus tenuispica?

It is an annual herbaceous plant

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306131-1: 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].