Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
371903

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 20(101): 331 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371235

Common Names

  • Delavay's Cyperus
  • Cyperus delavayi
  • Delavay's Cyperus Flower

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Description

Cyperus delavayi (also called Delavay's umbrella sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a clumping habit and is characterized by its long, thin stems and small, thin leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus delavayi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, with a thin, brown seed coat. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus delavayi is a tropical grass that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cyperus delavayi

Cyperus delavayi can be found in China, India, and Nepal.

Cyperus delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus delavayi?

Cyperus delavayi

What is the common name of Cyperus delavayi?

Delavay's Cyperus

What type of plant is Cyperus delavayi?

Herb

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304279-1: 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].