Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aschenbornianus
ID:
368582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 35: 460 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367914

Common Names

  • Aschenborn's Cane-rush
  • Cyperus aschenbornianus
  • Aschenborn's Cane-rush

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Description

Cyperus aschenbornianus (also called Aschenborn's Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa and Asia. It grows in wet and marshy areas, and is characterized by its long, thin leaves and small, yellowish-brown flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus aschenbornianus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus aschenbornianus has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus aschenbornianus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Cyperus aschenbornianus

Cyperus aschenbornianus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Cyperus aschenbornianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus aschenbornianus?

Cyperus aschenbornianus

What is the common name of Cyperus aschenbornianus?

Aschenborn's Flat Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus aschenbornianus?

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303827-1: 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].