Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbosus
ID:
369751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 342 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369083

Common Names

  • Cyperus Bulbosus
  • Bulbosus Sedge
  • Bulbosus Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus bulbosus (also called Bulbous sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus bulbosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus bulbosus 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 bulbosus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Cyperus bulbosus

Cyperus bulbosus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cyperus bulbosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus bulbosus?

Cyperus bulbosus

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus bulbosus?

Cyperus bulbosus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the common uses of Cyperus bulbosus?

Cyperus bulbosus is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for timber.

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304007-1: 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].