Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatus
ID:
368108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 435 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367440

Common Names

  • Acuminatus cyperus
  • Acuminatus sedge
  • Acuminatus cyperus

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Description

Cyperus acuminatus (also called Acuminate Cyperus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus acuminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus acuminatus has small, yellow-green flowers with 3 stamens and 3 styles. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular. The seedlings have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus acuminatus is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus acuminatus

Cyperus acuminatus is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Cyperus acuminatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus acuminatus?

Cyperus acuminatus

What is the common name of Cyperus acuminatus?

Taper-tip sedge

What is the growth habit of Cyperus acuminatus?

It is a perennial grass-like herb with a creeping rhizome

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74443-2: 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].