Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephemerus
ID:
806291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kukkonen & Väre

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 42: 475 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805625

Common Names

  • Cyperus ephemerus
  • Ephemeral Galingale
  • Cyperus

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Description

Cyperus ephemerus (also called 'Water Flatsedge', among many other common names) is an aquatic plant of the Cyperaceae family. It has a creeping rhizome and triangular stems with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It grows in shallow water and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus ephemerus is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus ephemerus has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus ephemerus is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a relatively easy plant to grow and propagate, and is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly, but not too often, and should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagation is best done by division, as it can be difficult to propagate from seed.

Where to Find Cyperus ephemerus

Cyperus ephemerus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cyperus ephemerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyperus ephemerus?

Cyperus ephemerus

What type of plant is Cyperus ephemerus?

A perennial grass

Where is Cyperus ephemerus native to?

Brazil

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

Ilkka Toivo Kalervo Kukkonen (1926-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kukkonen' in the authors string.
Henry Väre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Väre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071347-1: 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].