Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usitatus
ID:
385173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 477 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384505



Common Names

  • Cyperus usitatus
  • Usitatus Cyperus
  • Common Cyperus


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Synonyms

  • Cyperus usitatus usitatus [unknown]
  • Cyperus stuhlmannii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyperus usitatus (also called Common Galingale, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It is found in damp meadows, marshes and riverbanks. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus usitatus is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for erosion control and soil improvement.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus usitatus var. usitatus
Cyperus usitatus var. macrobulbosus Kük.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus usitatus is a small, green, spike-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus usitatus is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Cyperus usitatus

Cyperus usitatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It prefers wet, sunny areas with sandy or stony soils.

Cyperus usitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus usitatus?

Cyperus usitatus

What is the common name of Cyperus usitatus?

Usitatus Flatsedge

What is the flower color of Cyperus usitatus?

Green

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306268-1: 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].