Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyprius
ID:
371745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mém. Herb. Boissier 18: 102 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371077

Common Names

  • Cyperus cyprius
  • Cyprius Cyperus
  • Cyprius Cyperus Grass

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Description

Cyperus cyprius (also called 'Cyprus cyperus', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves and small, brownish flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus cyprius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus cyprius has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with three petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus cyprius is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a soil that is slightly acidic and well-draining. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cyperus cyprius

Cyperus cyprius can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Cyperus cyprius FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus cyprius?

Cyperus cyprius is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the uses of Cyperus cyprius?

Cyperus cyprius is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.

What is the scientific name of Cyperus cyprius?

The scientific name of Cyperus cyprius is Cyperus cyprius.

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

George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304260-1: 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].