Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalanthus
ID:
370123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 431 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369455

Common Names

  • Cephalanthus Sedge
  • Cephalanthus Papyrus
  • Cephalanthus Umbrella Sedge

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Description

Cyperus cephalanthus (also called Common Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a clump-forming habit. It is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats. It has small, yellow-green flowers and has triangular stems.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus cephalanthus 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 cephalanthus has small yellow flowers with a green center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus cephalanthus 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 cephalanthus

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

Cyperus cephalanthus FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus cephalanthus?

Cephalanthus sedge

What is the scientific name of Cephalanthus sedge?

Cyperus cephalanthus

What is the growth habit of Cyperus cephalanthus?

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74531-2: 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].