Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cundudoensis
ID:
371381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Malpighia 35: 69 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370713

Common Names

  • Cundudo Cyperus
  • Cyperus cundudoensis
  • Cundudo

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Description

Cyperus cundudoensis (also called Cundudo flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to South America and grows in moist soils in grasslands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus cundudoensis has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of essential oils, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyperus cundudoensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus cundudoensis is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly and it should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyperus cundudoensis

Cyperus cundudoensis can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches, in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Cyperus cundudoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Cyperus cundudoensis?

Cundudo Flatsedge

What type of soil does Cyperus cundudoensis prefer?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Cyperus cundudoensis?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304236-1: 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].