Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventricosus
ID:
385316

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 217 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384648



Common Names

  • Cyperus ventricosus
  • Ventricosus Flatsedge
  • Ventricosus Wavyleaf Flatsedge


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Description

Cyperus ventricosus (also called Blunt Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and is characterized by its slender stems and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ventricosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus ventricosus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ventricosus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cyperus ventricosus

Cyperus ventricosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of Europe and North Africa.

Cyperus ventricosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ventricosus?

Cyperus ventricosus

What is the common name of Cyperus ventricosus?

Ventricose Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus ventricosus?

Grasslands, scrub and rocky places

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306288-1: 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].