Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
victoriensis
ID:
385393

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 12 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384725



Common Names

  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Umbrella Plant
  • Umbrella Grass


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Description

Cyperus victoriensis (also called Victoria Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and tubular, with a yellow throat. It grows in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus victoriensis is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus victoriensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a head. The flowers are followed by small, brown, three-angled seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus victoriensis 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 victoriensis

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

Cyperus victoriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus victoriensis?

Cyperus victoriensis

What is the common name of Cyperus victoriensis?

Victoria Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus victoriensis?

Dry, open forests and woodlands

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306302-1: 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].