Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schrad. ex Nees) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 47 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368607
Common Names
- Beyrich's Sedge
- Beyrich's Flatsedge
- Beyrich's Umbrella Sedge
Description
Cyperus beyrichii (also called Beyrich'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 beyrichii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Cyperus beyrichii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. Seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus beyrichii is a perennial plant native to Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller pieces.
Where to Find Cyperus beyrichii
Cyperus beyrichii can be found in the United States and Mexico.
Cyperus beyrichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus beyrichii?
Cyperus beyrichii
What is the common name of Cyperus beyrichii?
Beyrich's flatsedge
What is the natural habitat of Cyperus beyrichii?
It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303912-1: 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].