Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conglomeratus
ID:
370603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rottb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Rar. Pl. : 21 (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369935

Common Names

  • Conglomeratus Cyperus
  • Cyperus Conglomeratus
  • Conglomeratus Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus conglomeratus (also called Conglomerate Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, and can reach a height of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus conglomeratus is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cyperus conglomeratus sub. conglomeratus
Cyperus conglomeratus sub. curvulus (Boeckeler) Kukkonen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus conglomeratus has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus conglomeratus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Cyperus conglomeratus

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

Cyperus conglomeratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus conglomeratus?

Cyperus conglomeratus

What is the family of Cyperus conglomeratus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Cyperus conglomeratus?

Conglomerate Flat Sedge

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

Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304179-1: 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].