Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beninensis
ID:
1416559

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Samain, Reynders & Goetgh.) Huygh

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 166: 38 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429024

Common Names

  • Beninensis Cyperus
  • Beninensis Cyperu
  • Beninensis Cyperuses

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Description

Cyperus beninensis (also called Benin Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus beninensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus beninensis has small yellow flowers with red centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus beninensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a rock garden or in a container. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cyperus beninensis

Cyperus beninensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Cyperus beninensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus beninensis?

Cyperus beninensis

What type of plant is Cyperus beninensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cyperus beninensis found?

It is native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent

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

Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
Marie-Stéphanie Samain (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samain' in the authors string.
Marc Reynders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynders' in the authors string.
Wim Huygh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huygh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140529-1: 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].