Species:
cellulosoreticulatus
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boeckeler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 1: 202 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369447
Common Names
- Cellulosoreticulatus Sedge
- Cellulosoreticulatus Cyperus
- Cellulosoreticulatus Papyrus
Description
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus (also called Reticulate Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to South America. It has a tufted habit and produces narrow, green leaves. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus FAQ
What is the common name of Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus?
Netted sedge
What is the scientific name of Netted sedge?
Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus
What is the growth habit of Cyperus cellulosoreticulatus?
It is a perennial grass-like sedge that typically grows to 2-3 feet tall
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:74530-2: 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].