Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetraphyllus
ID:
384617

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 214 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383949



Common Names

  • Cyperus tetraphyllus
  • Tetraphyllus
  • Cyperus


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Description

Cyperus tetraphyllus (also called four-leaved galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Cyperaceae family. It has small, greenish-brown flowers and a four-sided stem. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and grows in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tetraphyllus 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 tetraphyllus has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tetraphyllus 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 tetraphyllus

Cyperus tetraphyllus can be found in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region.

Cyperus tetraphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tetraphyllus?

Cyperus tetraphyllus

What type of plant is Cyperus tetraphyllus?

A grass-like sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus tetraphyllus?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306145-1: 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].