Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 319 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369650
Common Names
- Cyperus clavinux
- Clavate Cyperus
- Clavate Flatsedge
Description
Cyperus clavinux (also called Clavinux 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 clavinux is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus clavinux is yellow in color and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus clavinux is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a clump-forming plant with long, thin, bright green leaves. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Cyperus clavinux
Cyperus clavinux is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Cyperus clavinux FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus clavinux?
Cyperus clavinux
What is the common name of Cyperus clavinux?
Clavinux sedge
What is the habitat of Cyperus clavinux?
It is found in moist areas, such as streambanks, lake margins, and wet meadows
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:304124-1: 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].