Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chorisanthos
ID:
370218

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 10: 449 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369550

Common Names

  • Chorisanthos Sedge
  • Chorisanthos Papyrus
  • Chorisanthos Umbrella Sedge

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Synonyms

  • Cyperus diffusus chorisanthos (C.B.Clarke) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyperus chorisanthos (also called Chorisanthous Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus chorisanthos is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus chorisanthos 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 chorisanthos is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyperus chorisanthos

Cyperus chorisanthos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.

Cyperus chorisanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus chorisanthos?

Cyperus chorisanthos

What is the common name of Cyperus chorisanthos?

Chorisanthos cyperus

What is the growth rate of Cyperus chorisanthos?

Slow

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74535-2: 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].