Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 8 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371972
Common Names
- Cyperus Disjunctus
- Discontinuous Cyperus
- Cyperus Discontinuous
Description
Cyperus disjunctus (also called Disjunct Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, thin, grass-like leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils, wetlands, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyperus disjunctus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyperus disjunctus has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyperus disjunctus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Cyperus disjunctus
Cyperus disjunctus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Cyperus disjunctus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyperus disjunctus?
Cyperus disjunctus
What is the common name of Cyperus disjunctus?
Disjunct Cyperus
What is the natural habitat of Cyperus disjunctus?
It is found in dry forests and scrublands in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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:304330-1: 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].