Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonariensis
ID:
1593274

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.C.Tucker

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 619 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047965


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Description

Cyperus bonariensis (also called Bonari's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and erect stems. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus bonariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus bonariensis has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus bonariensis is a perennial grass that is native to the temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be divided and replanted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus bonariensis

Cyperus bonariensis can be found in wetland habitats in South America.

Cyperus bonariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus bonariensis?

Cyperus bonariensis

What is the common name of Cyperus bonariensis?

Bonari Cyperus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus bonariensis?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

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:77133516-1: 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].