Cyperus ampullaceus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampullaceus
ID:
1327327
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Raynal) Bauters
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 36 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339781
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyperus ampullaceus (also called Ampullaceous flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is found in moist habitats such as swamps, marshes, and along stream banks. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect and up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 40 cm long. Its inflorescence is a compound umbel with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus ampullaceus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus ampullaceus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed of Cyperus ampullaceus is a small, dark brown, triangular shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings of Cyperus ampullaceus are small, green, grass-like plants with thin, wiry stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyperus ampullaceus is a sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a hardy species that can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is a hardy species and can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Cyperus ampullaceus
Cyperus ampullaceus can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Cyperus ampullaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus ampullaceus?
Cyperus ampullaceus
What is the common name of Cyperus ampullaceus?
Umbrella Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Cyperus ampullaceus?
It is found in moist areas, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
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
Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
Kenneth Bauters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bauters' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140505-1: 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].