Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrorubidus
ID:
368725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nelmes) Raymond

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 91: 127 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368057

Common Names

  • Atrorubidus Flat Sedge
  • Atrorubidus Cyperus
  • Atrorubidus Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus atrorubidus (also called Red Flat-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats. It has small, reddish-brown flowers, and flat, grass-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus atrorubidus is used as an ornamental plant, and it is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus atrorubidus has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus atrorubidus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring.

Where to Find Cyperus atrorubidus

Cyperus atrorubidus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Cyperus atrorubidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus atrorubidus?

Cyperus atrorubidus

What is the common name of Cyperus atrorubidus?

Dark-red Flatsedge

Where is Cyperus atrorubidus native to?

Tropical Asia

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

Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
Ernest Nelmes (1895-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nelmes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303842-1: 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].