Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zikae
ID:
1577641

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Novon 30: 110 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041143



Common Names

  • Cyperus zikae
  • Zika's Cyperus
  • Zika's Umbrella Plant


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Description

Cyperus zikae (also called Cyperus zika, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Africa, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus zikae is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus zikae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus zikae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Cyperus zikae

Cyperus zikae is native to Africa and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Cyperus zikae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus zikae?

Cyperus zikae

What is the common name of Cyperus zikae?

Zika's Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus zikae?

It is found in wetland areas and damp grasslands in the Mediterranean region.

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

IPNI Record: 77307360-1: Added by the Oct 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77307360-1: 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].