Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 2: 357 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370601
Common Names
- Cyperus croceus
- Croceus Flatsedge
- Croceus Sedge
Description
Cyperus croceus (also called Orange 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 croceus is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and for its ornamental value in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus croceus is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single seed at the tip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus croceus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. It is best grown in a container or in a border with other plants. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Cyperus croceus
Cyperus croceus can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches, in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Cyperus croceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus croceus?
Cyperus croceus
What is the common name of Cyperus croceus?
Saffron-flowered Flat Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Cyperus croceus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304222-1: 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].