Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachysanthos
ID:
384747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 99 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384079



Common Names

  • Cyperus Trachysanthos
  • Rough-flowered Flatsedge
  • Rough-flowered Nutgrass


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Description

Cyperus trachysanthos (also called Rough-Flowered Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with three-angled branches. The leaves are linear and have smooth margins. The flowers are yellow-green and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus trachysanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus trachysanthos is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus trachysanthos is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seeds. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus trachysanthos

Cyperus trachysanthos can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Cyperus trachysanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus trachysanthos?

Cyperus trachysanthos

What is the common name of Cyperus trachysanthos?

Woolly galingale

What is the habitat of Cyperus trachysanthos?

Meadows, roadsides, and damp places

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306184-1: 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].