Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unifolius
ID:
385107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 374 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384439



Common Names

  • One-leaved Flatsedge
  • One-leaved Cyperus
  • One-leaved Nut-sedge


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Description

Cyperus unifolius (also called One-leaved Flat Sedge, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and flattened stems with one linear leaf. It grows in wet meadows, marshes and river banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus unifolius is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus unifolius is yellow, small and has 3 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus unifolius can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Cyperus unifolius

Cyperus unifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cyperus unifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus unifolius?

Cyperus unifolius

What is the common name of Cyperus unifolius?

One-leaf Flatsedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus unifolius?

Wetlands, 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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75213-2: 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].