Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dwarkensis
ID:
373010

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.C.Sahni & H.B.Naithani

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 102: 357 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372342

Common Names

  • Cyperus dwarkensis
  • Dwarkensis Cyperus
  • Dwarkensis Flat Sedge

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Description

Cyperus dwarkensis (also called Dwarka Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus dwarkensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus dwarkensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus dwarkensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cyperus dwarkensis

Cyperus dwarkensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Cyperus dwarkensis FAQ

What are the common uses of Cyperus dwarkensis?

Cyperus dwarkensis is used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus dwarkensis?

Cyperus dwarkensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America.

What is the scientific name of Cyperus dwarkensis?

The scientific name of Cyperus dwarkensis is Cyperus dwarkensis.

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

H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
Kailash Chandra Sahni (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.C.Sahni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304370-1: 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].