Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulatus
ID:
368517

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 44 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367849

Common Names

  • Cyperus articulatus
  • Jointed Flatsedge
  • Jointed Nutgrass

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Synonyms

  • Cyperus corymbosus subnodosus Kük. ex Osten [unknown]
  • Cyperus corymbosus pangorei Rottb. [unknown]
  • Cyperus articulatus articulatus [unknown]

Description

Cyperus articulatus (also called Jointed Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus articulatus 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 articulatus is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus articulatus is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus articulatus

Cyperus articulatus is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in wet soils near rivers and streams.

Cyperus articulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus articulatus?

Cyperus articulatus

What is the common name of Cyperus articulatus?

Jointed Flat Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus articulatus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303822-1: 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].