Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
371167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 299 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370499

Common Names

  • Cyperus crassipes
  • Crassipes Flatsedge
  • Crassipes Sedge

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Synonyms

  • Mariscus congestus brevis (Boeck.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyperus crassipes (also called Thick-stemmed Flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a creeping rhizome and a culm with flat, triangular leaves. It grows in moist soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus crassipes is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus crassipes has small, yellow-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus crassipes is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cyperus crassipes

Cyperus crassipes is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Cyperus crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus crassipes?

Cyperus crassipes

What is the common name of Cyperus crassipes?

Thickstalk Flat Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus crassipes?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304217-1: 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].