Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betchei
ID:
369250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kük.) S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 51: 43 (1939 publ. 1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368582

Common Names

  • Betche's Cyperus
  • Cyperus Betchei
  • Betche's Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus betchei (also called Betche's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus betchei is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus betchei sub. betchei
Cyperus betchei sub. commiscens K.L.Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cyperus betchei is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus betchei is a perennial plant that is native to North and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame until they are ready to be planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cyperus betchei

Cyperus betchei can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Cyperus betchei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus betchei?

Cyperus betchei

What is the common name of Cyperus betchei?

Betche's Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus betchei?

Meadows, pastures, and grasslands

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303910-1: 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].