Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blepharoleptos
ID:
369379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 28 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368711

Common Names

  • Mattiastrum longipes
  • Mattiastrum luristanicum
  • Mattiastrum reuteri

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Description

Cyperus blepharoleptos (also called Eyelash flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial, tufted sedge native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist places, such as along stream banks, in marshes, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus blepharoleptos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus blepharoleptos has small, yellowish-green flowers that form in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus blepharoleptos is a perennial plant that is native to tropical Africa. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus blepharoleptos

Cyperus blepharoleptos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus blepharoleptos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus blepharoleptos?

Cyperus blepharoleptos

What is the common name of Cyperus blepharoleptos?

Eyelid sedge

Where does Cyperus blepharoleptos grow?

Cyperus blepharoleptos grows in moist soils, wet meadows, and along stream banks in the eastern United States.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303934-1: 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].