Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antillanus
ID:
368406

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) O'Neill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 6: 9 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367738

Common Names

  • Cyperus antillanus
  • Antillean Cyperus
  • Antillean Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus antillanus (also called Antillean flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial, tufted sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist places, such as along stream banks, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus antillanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus antillanus is a small, yellow-green spikelet that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, triangular nut. The seedlings are slender, grass-like, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus antillanus is a perennial grass-like plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus antillanus

Cyperus antillanus is native to the Caribbean.

Cyperus antillanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus antillanus?

Cyperus antillanus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus antillanus?

It is found in moist soils in grasslands, savannas, and wetlands in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the conservation status of Cyperus antillanus?

It is not listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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.
Hugh Thomas O'Neill (1894-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Neill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74463-2: 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].