Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrochrysanthus
ID:
368937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Candollea 43: 505 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368269

Common Names

  • Austrochrysanthus Cyperus
  • Austrochrysanthus Flat Sedge
  • Austrochrysanthus Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus austrochrysanthus (also called Golden-flowered flatsedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus austrochrysanthus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus austrochrysanthus has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus austrochrysanthus is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Cyperus austrochrysanthus

Cyperus austrochrysanthus is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Cyperus austrochrysanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus austrochrysanthus?

Cyperus austrochrysanthus

What type of plant is Cyperus austrochrysanthus?

Grass-like plant

What is the common name of Cyperus austrochrysanthus?

Golden-flowered cyperus

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:935795-1: 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].