Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
384630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 294 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383962



Common Names

  • Cyperus Thomsonii
  • Thomson's Cyperus
  • Umbrella Plant


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Description

Cyperus thomsonii (also called Thomson's 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 thomsonii is a plant native to Africa and is used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used in traditional African cuisine to add flavor and color to dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus thomsonii is a small, yellow-brown spikelet with a single, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin, narrow, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus thomsonii 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 thomsonii

Cyperus thomsonii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical regions of the region.

Cyperus thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus thomsonii?

Cyperus thomsonii

What is the common name of Cyperus thomsonii?

Thomson's Flatsedge

What type of plant is Cyperus thomsonii?

Cyperus thomsonii is a perennial herb.

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:306154-1: 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].