Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulatus
ID:
385069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 328 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384401



Common Names

  • Cyperus undulatus
  • Undulatus Flatsedge
  • Undulatus Wavyleaf Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus undulatus (also called Wavy Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet meadows and marshes. It has a woody rootstock and small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus undulatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus undulatus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus undulatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cyperus undulatus

Cyperus undulatus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and Morocco.

Cyperus undulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus underwoodii?

Cyperus underwoodii

What is the common name of Cyperus underwoodii?

Underwood's flatsedge

What is the habitat of Cyperus underwoodii?

Cyperus underwoodii is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306254-1: 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].