Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolius
ID:
369553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. Alt. : 24 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368885

Common Names

  • Cyperus brevifolius
  • Shortleaf Cyperus
  • Short-leaved Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus brevifolius (also called Short-leaved Cyperus, among many other common names) is an annual sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, as well as along streambanks and other areas with standing water.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus brevifolius is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive disorders and its flowers being used to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus brevifolius var. stellulatus (Valck.Sur.) Kük.
Cyperus brevifolius var. brevifolius
Cyperus brevifolius for. babiensis (Wad.Khan & Lakshmin.) V.P.Prasad

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus brevifolius is a small, yellowish-green spikelet that grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus brevifolius is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in early spring or late summer, while the seeds should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus brevifolius

Cyperus brevifolius can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cyperus brevifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus brevifolius?

Cyperus brevifolius

What is the common name of Cyperus brevifolius?

Short-leaved Umbrella Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus brevifolius?

Cyperus brevifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30313989-2: 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].