Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ugogensis
ID:
384966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter & Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 572 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384298



Common Names

  • Ugogensis Cyperus
  • Ugogensis Flat Sedge
  • Ugogensis Umbrella Sedge


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Description

Cyperus ugogensis (also called Uganda Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and is usually found in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ugogensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus ugogensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ugogensis can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart.

Where to Find Cyperus ugogensis

Cyperus ugogensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cyperus ugogensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ugogensis?

Cyperus ugogensis

What is the common name of Cyperus ugogensis?

Ugogen's Flatsedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus ugogensis?

It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit.

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306232-1: 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].