Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitmeei
ID:
385639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 429 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384971



Common Names

  • Whitmee's Cyperus
  • Whitmee's Papyrus
  • Whitmee's Umbrella Grass


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Description

Cyperus whitmeei (also called 'Whitmee's Flatsedge', 'Whitmee's Sedge' and 'Whitmee's Spikerush', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus whitmeei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus whitmeei has small, greenish-yellow flowers with three petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus whitmeei is a perennial and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Cyperus whitmeei

Cyperus whitmeei can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Cyperus whitmeei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus whitmeei?

Cyperus whitmeei

What is the common name of Cyperus whitmeei?

Whitmee's Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus whitmeei?

Dry, rocky slopes and scrubland

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.
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:306339-1: 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].