Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetracarpus
ID:
384602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 88 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383934



Common Names

  • Cyperus tetracarpus
  • Tetracarpus
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus tetracarpus (also called 'Four-Fruit Sedge', among many other common names) is an annual sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa, and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake edges.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tetracarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus tetracarpus 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 tetracarpus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cyperus tetracarpus

Cyperus tetracarpus can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern United States.

Cyperus tetracarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tetracarpus?

Cyperus tetracarpus

What type of plant is Cyperus tetracarpus?

A grass-like sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus tetracarpus?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306140-1: 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].