Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trisulcus
ID:
384898

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 39 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384230



Common Names

  • Three-spiked Cyperus
  • Three-spiked Galingale
  • Three-spiked Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus trisulcus (also called Three-Toothed Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It grows in moist soils, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus trisulcus is a plant that is used in the production of medicines and cosmetics. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and in the production of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus trisulcus has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus trisulcus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus trisulcus

Cyperus trisulcus can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Cyperus trisulcus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus trisulcus?

Cyperus trisulcus

What is the common name of Cyperus trisulcus?

Three-spike Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus trisulcus?

It is found in wetland areas, along streams, and in wet meadows

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306210-1: 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].