Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.A.Gardner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Austr. Occ. : 12 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370721
Common Names
- Cunningham's Cyperus
- Cyperus cunninghamii
- Cunningham Cyperus
Description
Cyperus cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's flatsedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and erect culms. It is native to Australia and grows in moist soils in grasslands and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus cunninghamii has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of essential oils, and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyperus cunninghamii sub. cunninghamii
Cyperus cunninghamii sub. cheradicus K.L.Wilson
Cyperus cunninghamii sub. uniflorus K.L.Wilson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyperus cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii
Cyperus cunninghamii can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches, in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Cyperus cunninghamii FAQ
What is the common name of Cyperus cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Flatsedge
What type of soil does Cyperus cunninghamii prefer?
Well-draining, sandy soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Cyperus cunninghamii?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304237-1: 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].