Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuckerianus
ID:
1334939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pereira-Silva, Hefler & R.Trevis.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 284: 219 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347393



Common Names

  • Tuckerianus Cyperus
  • Tuckerianus
  • Cyperus Tuckerianus


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Description

Cyperus tuckerianus (also called Tucker's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to Central and South America. It is a small, tufted plant with long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It prefers wet, marshy habitats, and is often found growing in shallow water or in damp soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus tuckerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus tuckerianus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus tuckerianus is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus tuckerianus

Cyperus tuckerianus can be found in the Midwestern United States.

Cyperus tuckerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus tuckerianus?

Cyperus tuckerianus

What type of plant is Cyperus tuckerianus?

Cyperus tuckerianus is a species of sedge.

Where is Cyperus tuckerianus found?

Cyperus tuckerianus is found in Brazil.

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

Rafael Trevisan (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Trevis.' in the authors string.
Sonia Marisa Hefler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hefler' in the authors string.
Luciana Pereira-Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pereira-Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159334-1: 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].